Bayelsa boat mishap: Navy rescues 9, recovers rifles

The Nigerian Navy said its operatives have successfully rescued nine passengers, including eight police officers and one civilian, who were involved in a boat accident near Agbura community in Bayelsa State.

A statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, revealed that the Navy also recovered three rifles belonging to the policemen during the search and rescue operation.

The mishap occurred when a speedboat ferrying the police officers to Yenagoa capsized after hitting a submerged wreck. Tragically, the officers were thrown overboard.

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The Navy personnel quickly responded, rescuing the victims and administering first aid to those injured. The injured passengers were later transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa for further medical attention.

To prevent similar incidents, the submerged wreck responsible for the accident was identified and marked.

The rifles recovered from the scene were documented and secured, pending formal handover to the Bayelsa State Police Command.

Commodore Adams-Aliu highlighted the seamless collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies, noting that the operation demonstrated the Navy’s commitment to ensuring the safety of the nation’s waterways.

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), praised the swift and professional response of the personnel involved in the rescue mission. He reiterated the Navy’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property within Nigeria’s maritime domain and fostering strong partnerships with other security stakeholders to enhance national security.

This successful rescue mission underscores the importance of synergy between security agencies in addressing challenges and ensuring the safety of citizens.

Bayelsa boat mishap: Navy rescues 9, recovers rifles

NYSC DG tells Corps members to expect N77k monthly stipend soon

Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members that they would start receiving N77,000 minimum wage.

Speaking  in Abuja when he commissioned a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance company, the DG said arrangements for their increased allowances to be paid have been concluded.

He assured corps members that his priority was their security and welfare, hence in 2025 they would get all benefits that they deserve.

Ahmed noted that the bus donated to the scheme for staff was to ease transportation issues.

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He noted that staff of the scheme and corps members serving in the scheme have always complained that it was difficult for them transporting themselves to and from office.

On his part, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Express Insurance company, Mr. Matthew Ogwezhi, said the scheme and his company have been in partnership for a while and the donation was part of the partnership to support the activities of the scheme.

He said the company made the donation to support the staff transportation to and from work as the price of fuel and transportation was expensive in the Abuja metropolis.

He said the legacy of every organization is the impact they make in the society they find themselves, hence, they should always give back to the society.

NYSC DG tells Corps members to expect N77k monthly stipend soon

Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt opposes Naomi bail, court rules Jan 13

Oyo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo, on Tuesday opposed a bail application of three defendants held in connection with the tragic stampede at the Islamic High School, Ibadan.

The defendants are Queen Naomi Shilekunola Ogunseyi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife; popular radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, and school principal, Abdullai Fasasi.

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The tragic incident has attracted significant public attention due to the loss of 35 lives and numerous injuries sustained during an overcrowded funfair event in late 2024.

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