10 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes During Oil-Spill Dispute in Rivers

At least 10 youths are feared dead after a community boat capsized during a confrontation over an alleged oil spill in Kula, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Residents reportedly tried to halt operations at OML-55, demanding environmental cleanup and compensation for the spill. The dispute allegedly escalated after men in military uniform arrived with gunboats. Community sources alleged that a gunboat collided with the boat carrying the youths, causing it to capsize. A PANDEF leader has called for an investigation, while efforts to recover the bodies and identify the victims continue. The Nigerian Army's 6 Division had not commented on the incident at the time of reporting.

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