Nigerian Navy rescues 8 Police officers, a civilian from capsize speed boat
BY ANDREW OROLUA
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 8 Police officers and a civilian from being drown around Agbura community Bayelsa State after their speed boat hit a submerged wreck and capsized.
The accident occurred on the eve of Christmas, December 24, 2024, but Nigerian Navy Personnel deployed around Agbura community Bayelsa State
were alerted and quickly conducted a search and rescue operation. They rescued the 9 passengers comprising 8 Police Officers and 1 Civilian along with 3 rifles belonging to the police officers.
A statement by Director of Information, Navy Commodore A Adams -Aliu said the officers were enroute 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.
He said the successful rescue operation underscores the synergy and collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and security agencies. The Nigerian Navy remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring safety on the nation’s waterways and fostering collaboration with other security stakeholders to enhance national security.
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has reiterates the Navy’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians within the maritime domain. The CNS also commended the swift response and professionalism of the personnel involved in this operation.
