Four Soldiers Missing In Boat Mishap In Niger Delta

                                  

Four soldiers were yesterday feared drowned when their gunboat capsized on Brass waterways, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State about 10a.m. Eight others were injured.

This is a major setback for the "Operation crocodile smile" exercise been carried out in Niger Delta by the 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army to equip the amphibious security operations to counter militant activities.
The cause of the boat  accident was not disclosed but technical problems and turbulence  was attributed.8 soldiers were rescued and their boat recovered

 “It was an unfortunate incident. The gunboat was involved in the Operation Crocodile Smile. It suddenly capsized. Eight of the soldiers were rescued by divers from the community and soldiers.

“Four others have been declared missing. We cannot say that they are dead until their bodies are recovered. Efforts are being made to find them,” The soldiers’ rifles and ammunition are said to be missing in the incident.a source  said.