Funeral Guests Drown As Jetty Collapses In Rivers

Scores have lost their lives following a jetty mishap in Isaka, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday.

It was gathered that the jetty collapsed following overcrowding by commuters, who were in the town for burial.

The accident plunged an undisclosed number of people into the water as local divers scrambled to rescue the victim.

THE WHISTLER learnt that Indigenes and residents of the community have complained about the deteriorating condition of the jetty but no solution was provided by the government.

When contacted by THE WHISTLER, media aide to the Okirika Local Government Chairman confirmed the incident, saying “We cannot give a clear account of how many persons that was involved in the accident.

“But a search team have been constituted to carry out proper search so we can help bury them. Also, there are plans to restrategize activities around the jetty.”