One dead, 3 others missing in Bayelsa boat accident

A policeman has lost his life following a boat accident in Korokorosei waterways in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

It was gathered that the victim, including three civilians, still missing, were on surveillance around the area before the tragic incident on Tuesday.

A Statement by the State Police Spokesperson, Asinim Butswat, said that the body of the policeman has been found, while the bodies of the three civilians are yet to be discovered.

According to the statement, “on 25 July 2022, at about 2000 hours, a boat conveying Policemen on surveillance capsized at Korokorosei waterways, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

“One Policeman’s body was recovered while three are missing. The command is yet to establish the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. Divers have been deployed to the Area for possible rescue of the missing persons.”