NNS Delta crew rescues three people from capsized boat on Warri River

Sylvester Idowu in Warri

Officers from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, based in Warri, rescued three crew members after a passenger boat capsized on Bennett River in Delta State.

THISDAY reports that the rescue took place on Sunday during a routine security patrol designed to maintain safety on the Delta waterways corridor.

During the patrol, the team observed distressed passengers and floating debris from the overturned vessel, signaling a maritime emergency.

“Naval personnel immediately launched a search‑and‑rescue operation and successfully recovered the three victims, while also salvaging valuable items from the wreckage,” the source said.

The rescued crew members were promptly evacuated to the NNS Delta sick bay under the direction of Commander Commodore Shehu Tasiu. They received medical treatment and medication before being discharged.