Boat Accident in Delta State Claims Lives

A tragic boat accident in Delta State's Gbaramatu Kingdom has resulted in at least eight confirmed deaths, including a one-year-old child, with over twenty individuals still missing. The incident occurred when a speedboat, overloaded with passengers returning from a burial ceremony, collided with a submerged log and capsized. Eyewitnesses noted that many victims were not wearing life jackets and were unable to swim, leading to numerous drownings as they were flung into the water. Rescue operations are ongoing, but the fate of the missing remains uncertain, prompting local authorities to investigate the incident. The tragedy has sparked renewed calls for stricter safety measures on waterways, including mandatory life jackets and speed regulations for passenger boats. Passengers on the route have begun demanding life vests from boat operators prior to embarking on journeys, highlighting growing safety concerns.