Rivers boat crash: Five bodies recovered, rescue ongoing
Written by Rita Okaba on October 23, 2026
No fewer than five bodies have been recovered from the boat mishap along the Robertkiri waterways in Kula, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Tuesday.
The recovery followed renewed search and rescue efforts by a local security outfit, chiefs and other stakeholders in the area from Wednesday into Thursday.
Recall that about 10 persons were feared dead when a tugboat and a speedboat carrying over 15 persons from the community collided on Tuesday evening.
The bodies were recovered on Thursday afternoon amid fresh rescue efforts.
