Delta Nigeria~Many Dead As Vessel Rams Into Boat At Delta state.

Delta Nigeria ~ Many Dead Dead As Vessel Rams Into Boat At Delta State.  29 Dec 2017Naira at Bennett River, Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State. ,a source said the incident occurred at about 7.45p.m., pointing out that the impact of the crash split the boat into two. It was gathered that but for the timely intervention of villagers, who rushed to rescue the passengers, the casualties' figure would have been higher. Mrnorbiane Convention, a youth leader in Bennett, confirmed that five persons lost their lives. He said, "The ship has not flashed light and the boat driver did not see the ship before the fatal collision." National President of the Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, Mr. Austin Ozobo, who has said the incident, said: "We are disturbed by the loss of five lives in the incident and sympathize with the families of deceased persons. "We are aware that vessels are not permitted to sail at night in inland waterways."We call on the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, and relevant port authorities to immediately investigate the root cause of the accident to ensure that the captain of the vessel and the vessel are arrested and prosecuted."