By Pathfinder Reporter
Tuesday November 26, 2026
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A tragic boat accident occurred near Benneth Island in Warri Southwest Local Government Area of Delta State last Friday, killing five people and others rescued.
According to eyewitness accounts, five bodies, including that of a one-year-old child, have been recovered.
The mishap involved passengers returning from a burial ceremony in Gbaramatu Kingdom. Nineteen individuals were rescued, while six others are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. One passenger remains unaccounted for.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the casualties, saying, “Five found dead, six persons injured and still receiving treatment, nineteen persons rescued, one still missing.”
Reports indicate that the speedboat collided with a submerged log, throwing passengers overboard. Many of them, unable to swim and lacking life jackets, were left vulnerable in the water.
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