Soldier dies in boat accident in Rivers
A soldier attached to the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army died in a gunboat accident that occurred along the Bolo canals in Ogu-Boli local government area of Rivers State on November 25.
A statement released by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6th Division, Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, on Monday, November 27, said the incident occurred during an operation along the waterways, adding that the soldier did not identified was initially declared missing.
”The soldier was one of the soldiers deployed on duty in the waterways of the Niger Delta region to safeguard critical national assets. The gunboat carrying the deceased soldier was hit by a turbulent wave, which caused the unfortunate accident. The soldier was declared missing after the boat accident. Consequently, a search and rescue mission was launched and his lifeless body was recovered. Furthermore, the boat involved in the accident was also recovered.
The General Officer in Command, 6th Division, NA/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, while mourning the deceased family, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident.
He added that the late soldier paid the supreme sacrifice in defending the motherland and serving humanity, adding that the NA and the nation at large would miss him dearly. He prayed for the repose of his soul and prayed that Almighty God would grant him eternal rest.”
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