Navy rescues dozens of market men and women from drowning in joint operation
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER personnel have rescued 99 passengers from drowning in Rivers after a market boat enroute Akuku Toru Council collided with a barge, ADAM (Damen Buba).
A statement issued by Director of Naval Information (DINFO), Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said the boat suffered significant structural damage which endangered the lives of all onboard.
A distress call was made to the Navy, and the operational base deployed a rescue team comprising operatives at the Naval Security Station 035 and four other Navy gunboats.
“The rescue party launched a coordinated and effective search and rescue operation, saving all 99 passengers onboard, despite the challenging conditions. Furthermore, most of the passengers’ goods were also salvaged successfully,” the statement narrated.
“The timely intervention and prompt response of Nigerian Navy personnel ensured that no life was lost and most of the valuable properties were preserved.”
Adams-Aliu said the Navy, under the leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, would continue to ensure the security and safety of all legitimate seafarers in Nigeria’s maritime domain.
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