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Nigerian Navy Saves 99 Persons From Drowning After Head-on Collision Between Barge And ‘Market Boat’

 The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday April 29, 2025 successfully saved 99 persons from drowning in the waters of Rivers State.

The rescue team came the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER.

According to a statement by Nigerian Navy Spokesperson, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-ALiu, the incident leading to the rescue occurred when a barge, ADAM (Damen Buba) was involved in a head-on collision with a market boat en route Akuku Toru LGA in Rivers State resulting in significant structural damage to the market boat.

The statement noted that “swiftly, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER personnel deployed to Naval Security Station 035 in collaboration with four other Navy Gunboats launched a coordinated and effective search and rescue operation, saving all 99 passengers onboard, despite the challenging conditions.

“Furthermore, most of the passengers’ goods were also salvaged successfully.

“The timely intervention and prompt response of Nigerian Navy personnel ensured that no lives were lost and most of the valuable properties were preserved.

“The Nigerian Navy hereby restates that under the leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel lkechukwu Ogalla, the Service will continue to ensure the security and safety of all legitimate sea farers within Nigeria’s maritime domain.”

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