Five Killed, Six Injured In Warri Boat Mishap 

This is a file photo a boat mishap and does not represent the current accident.

 

By Onome Oghenetega

 

At least five persons have been confirmed dead after a boat capsized along the popular Bennet Island River in Warri South Local Government area of Delta State.

 

It was gathered that the accident occurred late Monday night.

 

It was not clear the direction of the capsized boat which also left at least one person still missing.

 

The spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development on Tuesday.

 

The Delta PPRO disclosed that six persons were injured in the accident.

 

“Five found dead, six persons injured and still receiving treatment, nineteen persons rescued, one still missing”, Edafe said in a short statement.

 

Details later…

 

 


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