Eight persons have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred along Oyoma river, near Oporoma, the headquarters of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, June 22.
According to eyewitnesses, the 75-horse-power engine boat conveying 12 passengers from Korokorosei to Ayama rammed into another boat conveying tfoodstuffs from Yenogoa to Ayama due to bad weather and poor visibility.
It was said to be raining and the tarpaulin used to provide a shield for the passengers was blown away and covered the boat driver’s face, making him to lose control and hit the local boat.
Also, the passengers were said to be travelling without using life jackets.
