Two sand miners rescued after boat capsizes in Calabar
The Calabar area office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has rescued two sand miners whose boat capsized in transit.
Bola Oyebamiji, managing director of NIWA, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr Oyebamiji noted that NIWA, while on routine water patrol at about 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, received a distress call about sand miners who were overtaken by rough tidal waves along the Calabar channel.
“The patrol team, on receipt of the call, immediately swung into action and was able to promptly rescue the two young men who were almost drowned and were gasping for breath at the point of the incident.
“Though their sand boat with the contents was completely submerged, the victims aged between 23 and 25 were resuscitated and handed over to their families,” he said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Place national interest above selves, SGF Akume tells new ministers
Mr Akume, “This induction retreat is designed to equip you with the insights, tools, and guidance necessary for effective performance in your new roles.’’
States
Man in court for receiving fake dollar bills
The prosecutor said that the offences contravene Sections 159 and 516 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
States
Scavenger arraigned over alleged theft of iron rods
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Anti-Corruption
Police arraign man, 24, for allegedly receiving stolen TV
Mrs Olagbenro, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.
Opinion
Rudolf Okonkwo: America will rejoice again, but not today
Nobody is leaving America for Donald Trump.
Health
FG plans free caesarean section to reverse high maternal mortality
The Federal Government has unveiled a nationwide free caesarean section initiative aimed at reducing Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality rates
