NEMA confirms 20 people burnt to death in Bayelsa boat mishap
NEMA confirms 20 people burnt to death in Bayelsa boat mishap
Abdullateef Fowewe
The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that nothing less than 20 individuals died in the boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday, August, 7, along the popular sea-bound route of Ezetu-Ekeni-Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
NEMA in a statement on Friday stated that 11 corpses have been recovered and deposited at the Mortuary.
The statement reads, “A fatal boat mishap occurred along the popular sea-bound route of Ezetu-Ekeni-Yenagoa on Wednesday, 7th August. At least 20 persons were burnt to death when the engine of ‘Denghe Market Boat’ exploded while on transit.
“As of 1030 Hrs on, Friday SAR operations continue, as 11 (eleven) bodies have been recovered and deposited at FMC Mortuary by first responders from riverine communities along the route.
“Stakeholders such as SEMA, NEMA, Association of Coastal and Waterways Communities of Nigeria, Maritime Workers Union of Bayelsa State, etc, are involved in the Rescue Operations.“
Dailyeconomy on July 12 reported that NEMA verified the collapse of a building in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday resulted in the death of several students from Saint Academy, a school housed in the two-storey building.
