Five seafood traders have reportedly died in a boat mishap in Ugbo-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The victims were said to have come to buy seafoods at a local market in Ugbo-Nla when their boat capsized.
While the five traders drowned and died the only survivor was lucky because she was wearing a life jacket, according to a resident in the area.
Help reached her and was rescued before she got drowned.
Meanwhile, the National President of the Ondo State Fishermen Association of Nigeria, Ambassador Orioye Benedict Gbayisemore, has advised the state government to enforce the use of life.jacket on while traveling on the sea.
He said: “The presence of a life jacket saved the life of the sole survivor in this tragic incident, highlighting its critical importance in ensuring the safety of individuals, engaging in maritime activities.
“The lone survivor in the Ugbo Nla boat mishap had the foresight to wear a life jacket, before setting out on the ill-fated trip. The life jacket was vital to his survival, keeping him buoyant until rescue arrived.
“This serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to enforce the use of life jackets for all individuals commuting on water.”
