Soldier dies in boat mishap in Rivers

…6 Division mourns victim

From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt

An unidentified soldier lost his life as their boat capsized at Bolo waterways, in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Saturday, while on active duty.

Daily Sun gathered that the deceased was one of the soldiers deployed on duty in the waterways in the Niger Delta region to safeguard critical national assets.

According to the military source, the gun boat conveying the late soldier was hit by a turbulent wave, which led to the unfortunate accident.

However, the Headquarters 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Port Harcourt, has mourned soldier describing the accident as unfortunate.

Acting Deputy Director
6 Division Army Public Relations, Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the soldier was declared missing after the boat accident.

Danjuma said a search and rescue mission was launched, and his lifeless body was recovered, adding that the boat involved in the accident has also been recovered.

“The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, NA/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, while commiserating with the deceased family, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident.”

Abdussalam added that the late soldier paid the supreme sacrifice in the defence of fatherland and service to humanity.

The GOC added that he (deceased) would be greatly missed by the NA and the nation at large and prayed for the repose of his soul.