Five Dies In Delta Boat Accident

A total of five persons lost their lives after a boat capsized along the popular Bennett Island River in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered on Tuesday that the accident happened on Monday night.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, the state capital, said that one person is still missing.

He said, “There was a boat accident along Bennett Island River in Warri South.

“Five persons were found dead, six persons injured and still receiving treatment.

“Nineteen persons were rescued from the scene while one still missing.”