The Bonny Local Government Council of Rivers State has condoled with the families of the three people who died in a boat mishap on the Bonny Sea on Sunday, 19 January.
On Wednesday, the council’s condolence is contained in a statement issued to reporters by the Secretary to the council, John Gabriel-Pepple, in Bonny.
The statement explained that the council’s Chairperson, Anengi Claude-Wilcox, was deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed the lives of two adults and a toddler.
According to the statement, preliminary findings revealed that the incident was caused by a sudden rise in an oceanic storm, which troubled the boat, leading to the unfortunate mishap.
The statement further explained that 19 survivors from the incident “were immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention at a cost to be borne by the council”.
It quoted Ms Claude-Wilcox as saying, “We extend our sincerest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the…
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