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10 Killed in Another Boat Mishap in Okitipupa

Posted by This Day Online on 2005/08/01 | Views: 653 |

10 Killed in Another Boat Mishap in Okitipupa


Barely one week after 20 people perished in a boat mishap in Ondo State, another boat accident occured yesterday at Ita-Ayelala junction between Igbokoda and Ayetoro waterways in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State.

Barely one week after 20 people perished in a boat mishap in Ondo State, another boat accident occured yesterday at Ita-Ayelala junction between Igbokoda and Ayetoro waterways in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State. About10 people died in the accident.

The Head of the State Marine Police, Mr. Folorunso Oyesanu, who confirmed the accident, said the remains of the victims have been deposited at the state General Hospital, Igbokoda.

The wooden boat, with some 35 passengers on board, capsized at dawn after hitting a hard object due to poor visibility.

The boat, which was heading toward Ayetoro, a coastal town, was ferrying home market women and students after the day's activities.

Oyesanu said the survivors had been taken to their various settlements.

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