Marine police rescue two after boat mishap in Akwa Ibom

Summary

Marine police rescued two people after a boat mishap on the Ibaka waterways in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Highlights

• Police said the incident happened at about 1:30 p.m. on 17 September.
• The boat, a blue W23 speedboat called “LET’S PRAY,” reportedly sank while travelling on the waterway.
• The police spokesperson said the driver and conductor were rescued by marine police personnel and a surveillance patrol team on duty.
• Preliminary findings said the driver tried to adjust the boat’s seacock to drain water before waves from a passing boat destabilised it.
• The police commissioner praised the response and urged boat operators and passengers to prioritise safety, life jackets and seaworthy vessels.