Navy rescues 2 teenagers from capsized boat in Bayelsa

By Kingsley Omonobi

Nigerian Navy Personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso have rescued two teenagers from a boat mishap in Egweama Community, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Director, Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja

Navy Captain Folorunsho said the incident occurred on 28 July 2026 when the two boys, both aged 16, encountered difficulties while returning from a routine trip within the community waterways after their wooden boat capsized due to adverse water conditions.

“The teenagers were subsequently stranded and at risk of drowning.

Navy rescues 2 teenagers from capsized boat in Bayelsa

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