Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - The Nigerian Navy has rescued eight police officers and one civilian following a boat accident near the Agbura community in Bayelsa State.
The passengers were en route to Yenagoa but encountered trouble when
their speedboat struck a submerged wreck and capsized.
The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, in a
statement on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, said the swift response of Navy
personnel deployed in the area ensured the successful recovery of all nine
individuals and three rifles belonging to the police officers.
“On December 24, 2024, Nigerian Navy Personnel deployed around Agbura
community Bayelsa State successfully conducted a search and rescue operation
and rescued the 9 passengers comprising 8 Police Officers and one Civilian
along with 3 rifles belonging to the police officers,” the statement
read.
“The officers were en route to Yenagoa when their speed boat hit a
submerged wreck and capsized. Subsequently, first aid was administered to those
injured and were subsequently transferred to the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa
for further medical treatment.
"However, the submerged wreckage that caused the incident was noted
and marked to prevent further occurrences.
"The recovered weapons were documented and secured awaiting proper
handing and taking over to the Nigerian Police Force Bayelsa State Command.
This successful rescue operation underscores the synergy and collaboration
between the Nigerian Navy and security agencies.”
The spokesperson noted that the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral
Emmanuel Ogalla, commended the swift and professional response of the personnel
involved.
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