Two individuals have reportedly drowned in a boat mishap in the Ipoki Local Government Area of Ogun State, within the Ogun West Senatorial District.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement released in Abeokuta, the state capital.
“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”
She added that community divers are actively conducting search and rescue operations to find the missing individuals. Additionally, an investigation has been initiated to confirm the details of the boat accident and verify the accounts given by the two survivors.