Armed men suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat, killing an occupant along the Billie waterways in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that the boat had taken off from Bille to Port Harcourt when it was attacked on Friday evening.
Recounting the event, a native of the community simply identified as Bebe told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the corpse of the dead victim has been recovered, while a passenger was rescued.
According to the community source, “The passengers boat was going to Port Harcourt from Billie before they were attacked by gunmen.
“We have entered the water and succeeded in rescuing one person. We have also recovered one corpse which we have taken back to the community.”
Bebe also called on State Government and security agencies to ensure adequate security along the waterways to forestall frequent attacks of sea travellers.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said one of the victims who sustained gunshot injury is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Port Harcourt.
She further disclosed that investigations have commenced to apprehend the perpetrators.
