The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the drowning of six of its personnel in a boat accident in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
The police officers were on their way to Southern Ijaw Local Government Area for the bye-elections before the unfortunate incident.
The incident occurred on the eve of the Saturday Senatorial Bye-election holding in two senatorial zones of the state.
Asinim Butswat, spokesperson of the command on Sunday said bodies of the six officers have been recovered.
11 policemen were on board the boat that capsized.
Bye-elections are currently holding in 11 states across the country, covering six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies.
