By Ijeoma Wilfred
Two persons have been reported drowned in a boat mishap at Ipoki local government area of Ogun state .
Confirming the incident in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital,the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola said,
“The command received a report of a tragic incident at the Ipokia Division on September 12, 2024, at about 7:00hrs. Two individuals identified as Awhanse Jimoh and Ahohe Jimoh from Ilepa Village in Ipokia, reported to the Divisional Police Officer of two wood merchants drawn into a river,” she said.
“According to their account, two other individuals, Ahohe Seido and a person known only by the alias Dogbon, were transporting firewood along the Gbodo Jego river in Ijofin, Ipokia, Ogun State, on their way to Benin Republic for sale when the incident occurred.
“During their journey across the river, an unexpectedly strong current caused their boat to overturn, leading to everyone onboard falling into the water. Despite rescue efforts, only two individuals were saved and brought to the river bank.
“Tragically, Ahohe Seido and Dogbon were unable to survive the incident, and despite extensive search efforts by divers, their bodies have not been recovered”.
The PPRO however, said search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing individuals, while an investigation has been launched to confirm the details of the boat accident and verify the statements provided by the survivors.
