Four illegal bunkerers die in Delta boat mishap
Four persons suspected to be transporting crude oil have died in a boat head-on collision at about 1:23am last weekend along the Bomadi-Ojobo creek in Delta State.
The incident claimed four lives after the head on collision with another speed sailing from an opposite direction.
A source who pleaded anonymity told Daily Independent that the accident happened on the water ways between Bomadi and Ayamasa community. The source who was one of occupants in the crude oil laden speed boat disclosed that the two speedboats were sailing from opposite directions without marine light or illuminator because of the illicit nature of the business.
He further said the impact of the collision sank their boat and the survivors swam to the shores thinking they all made it. That it was after a while it was done on him and the speedboat driver that the remaining four occupants had drowned.
The source lamented that since it was dark and where the accident occurred was far from Bomadi and Ayamasa communities they were helpless and had to remain on the shores till dawn.
He also hinted that the other boat and its crew members only sustained minor injuries and no life was lost.
He further stated that the families of the missing members have been contacted and said local divers have also been contacted to search and recover bodies from the fast flowing river. (Daily Independent)
