The bodies of the remaining two victims of the Kula River boat tragedy in Rivers State have been recovered, bringing the total number of bodies retrieved from the water to seven.
The two victims were identified as Opiri Davies and David Sukubo.
Their recovery brings an end to the search for the seven victims whose bodies were being sought following the tragic incident at Robertkiri waterway in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The development is expected to bring some relief to the families and loved ones of the victims, who have been gripped by anxiety and grief since the incident.
However, the recovery of all seven bodies has deepened the mourning in Kula Kingdom, where residents continue to lament the loss of lives in the tragedy.
The incident occurred when members of the community reportedly attempted to stop the removal of an oil vessel belonging to the Ibeto Group from the waterway, leading to a confrontation that ended in tragedy.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have sparked outrage in the community, with calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into the deaths.
The recovery of the final two bodies marks a significant development in the search efforts, even as families, friends and the entire Kula Kingdom continue to mourn the victims.
