The Nigerian Navy has announced the successful rescue of nine passengers, including eight police officers and one civilian, following a speedboat accident near the Agbura community in Bayelsa State.
In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the Navy’s Director of Information, explained that the police officers were en route to Yenagoa when their boat struck a submerged wreck and capsized.
During the search and rescue operation, naval personnel recovered three rifles belonging to the police officers. The rescued individuals received first aid before being transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa for further treatment.
“The recovered weapons were documented and secured awaiting proper handing and taking over to the Nigerian Police Force, Bayelsa State Command.
“This successful rescue operation underscores the synergy and collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and security agencies.
“The Nigerian navy remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring safety on the nation’s waterways and fostering collaboration with other security stakeholders to enhance national security.
“The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, reiterates the navy’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians within the maritime domain.
“The CNS also commended the swift response and professionalism of the personnel involved in this operation,” he said.
(NAN)
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