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The waters of the Bennett Island River turned tragic on Friday afternoon, November 22, 2024, when a devastating boat accident claimed the lives of five people, left six injured, and rendered twenty others missing.

Among the survivors was the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. Guwor, who was en route to Asaba after engaging with his constituents in Warri, narrowly escaped death when the boat he was aboard nearly collided head-on with another vessel.

The impact sent shockwaves through the community and left survivors grappling with the aftermath.In a statement released on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, the Speaker expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. "Five precious lives were lost," the statement read. "My heart goes out to the families of the deceased. I pray God grants them the strength to bear these irreparable losses.

"The Speaker acknowledged the quick response of the rescue team and medical personnel, crediting them for saving lives in the chaos that followed. However, the shock of the incident remains with him. "I am deeply saddened and can only imagine the grief of the families affected. I thank God for sparing my life and the lives of other survivors."Calls for accountability and safety measures have grown louder in the wake of the tragedy.

Guwor has urged authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident to prevent similar occurrences. As the search for the twenty missing individuals continues, the community mourns its losses and awaits answers. The Bennett Island River, once a lifeline for commerce and connection, now bears the weight of sorrow.

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