The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into a boat capsize that took place in Kula, following a confrontation over an oil spill. The incident resulted in a loss of life, but the exact casualty figure remains uncertain.
The capsize occurred in Kula, a community in Rivers State, where a dispute over an oil spill reportedly led to the boat overturning. Local residents and the boat crew were involved in the confrontation that precipitated the incident.
Police investigators are working to determine the circumstances that caused the boat to capsize and to establish how many people were affected by the tragedy.
At present, authorities have not released an official death toll, and the precise number of casualties is unknown.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Rivers State Police Command will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>