To identify contributing factors and develop actionable strategies to prevent similar occurrences on the nation’s waterways, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the boat mishap that killed scores of people in Kogi state.
The mishap, which occurred along the Dambo-Ebuchi waterways of the River Niger in Kupa Local Government Area, involved over one hundred and sixty passengers, with twenty-four rescued and others still unaccounted for.
The investigation, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, will also provide insights into improving the overall safety and emergency response systems for water transport across the country.
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