Some passengers were rescued after their boat capsized on Bonny river in Rivers state. The boat mishap which happened on Friday (yesterday), saw many passengers stranded in the river before help immediately came their way.

Two empty boats who were behind the capsized boat – rescued the passengers.

Last year, seven persons were killed in a boat mishap along the Bonny waterway in Rivers state.

According to reports, Bonny waterway has recorded more boat mishaps in recent times including security challenges especially pirate attacks.