Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara promises justice after a fatal boat mishap in the Kula community claims lives.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed that his administration will thoroughly investigate the tragic deaths of 10 persons in a recent boat mishap. The fatal incident occurred in the Kula Community, located within the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state.
The governor made this firm assurance on Thursday after aggrieved members of the Kula Community staged a peaceful protest march directly to the Government House in Port Harcourt, seeking urgent government intervention and justice for the victims.
Governor Fubara, who was officially represented during the demonstration by his Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, sympathised with all the bereaved families and urged residents to maintain peace, according to information published by punchng.
Community Protest and Government Response
During the peaceful demonstration at the Government House, the leader of the Kula Community delegation, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, formally presented their grievances to the state authorities. He explained that the community chose a peaceful path to seek justice instead of reacting violently.
Addressing the protesters, the Chief of Staff assured the residents of Kula that anyone found culpable or allegedly involved in the incident leading to the deaths would face the full wrath of the law, emphasizing that the state government takes the loss of lives very seriously.
Search and Recovery Operations
Providing updates on the ongoing rescue operations, community leaders confirmed that eight passengers have been successfully rescued so far. Meanwhile, dedicated search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate other missing passengers from the ill-fated boat.
Addressing journalists regarding the recovery efforts, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe confirmed that five bodies have been successfully recovered from the disaster site linked to the Robertkiri OML 25 incident.
Transfer of Recovered Corpses
Detailing the immediate next steps, community representatives outlined the plan for the recovered victims. The bodies will be formally transported to critical state authorities for proper documentation and further investigation into the tragic boat accident.
According to updates shared by Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, the five recovered corpses will be taken directly to the Rivers State Government House and subsequently transferred to the headquarters of the Rivers State Police Command in Port Harcourt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the boat tragedy in Rivers State?
The boat tragedy involved a mishap in the Kula Community within the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 10 persons, with investigations currently underway by the Rivers State Government.
How many bodies have been recovered from the Kula Community boat accident?
Community leader Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe confirmed that five bodies have been recovered from the incident site, while search operations continue for other missing passengers.
What did Governor Siminalayi Fubara say about the boat mishap?
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, represented by Chief of Staff Sunny Ewule, vowed that anyone found culpable in the incident leading to the deaths would face the full wrath of the law.
Where are the recovered bodies being taken?
The five recovered corpses are scheduled to be taken to the Rivers State Government House and later to the headquarters of the Rivers State Police Command in Port Harcourt.
