At least three children have died following a tragic boat accident near Ikebiri-One community in Bayelsa State.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when a wooden commercial boat traveling from Azuzuama community to Yenagoa, the state capital, reportedly capsized near Ikebiri-One.
Eyewitnesses said the accident happened around 1 a.m., with preliminary reports pointing to possible overloading and a faulty water-pumping machine as contributing factors.
The victims, two boys and a girl aged between six and fifteen, were said to be asleep when the boat overturned and were initially declared missing.
Local divers have since recovered all three bodies, which have been returned to Azuzuama community for burial.
