Tragedy as six funeral guests die in boat mishap in Delta

By Miracle Esegha

Six funeral guests have died during the weekend in Ughoton river, near Jeddo community, Okpe Local Government Area after a speed boat carrying nine passengers hit an object and capsized.

It was learned hat the passengers were coming from a funeral ceremony in a nearby riverine community when the incident occured.

The report said the incident took place in the night, hence attempt to rescue the victims by rescuers and local drivers became difficult.

The source narrated that three persons survived the incident, maintaining that search for the remains of the others passengers were ongoing.

” We heard three passengers swim to safety that night. Search is still on for the others.

“They were coming from a ceremony in a nearby community at night when the incident happened. Because of the time, local divers could not really be of help“, the source disclosed.