Fubara Promises Investigation into Kula Boat Tragedy

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has committed to investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 10 individuals in a boat mishap that occurred in Kula Community, located in the Akuku-Toru Local Government Area. This assurance was made on Thursday when members of the Kula Community conducted a peaceful march to the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Governor Fubara, represented by his Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, extended condolences to the bereaved families and urged the community to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. He emphasized that anyone found responsible for the incident would face the full consequences of the law, stating that the loss of life is a serious matter.

Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, the leader of the Kula Community delegation, indicated that their visit aimed to formally report the incident and seek government intervention, expressing a desire to avoid any violent reactions.