{"id":110356,"date":"2024-08-09T14:46:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T13:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/?p=110356"},"modified":"2024-08-09T14:46:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T13:46:48","slug":"navy-officer-who-rescued-59-from-sinking-vessel-dies-in-dangerous-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/2024\/08\/navy-officer-who-rescued-59-from-sinking-vessel-dies-in-dangerous-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy officer who rescued 59 from sinking vessel dies in dangerous operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>The Nigerian Navy (NN) says its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, has rescued 59 persons from a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4, working at Okpobo field near Okpobo River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Friday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said the navy lost an officer, Lt.-Commander Gideon Gwaza, in the operation, saying the area was known to be turbulent at this time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that the dredging vessel was working at the Okpobo field contracted to Sterling Global Oil Limited. According to him, it was reported that the vessel was at risk of sinking near the Okpobo River entrance, an area known to be turbulent at this time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAccordingly, Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Bonny deployed a Rescue Team comprising 10 armed personnel in two Interceptor Boats led by the Base Operations Officer for the rescue operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAttempts to approach the distressed vessel proved challenging due to the force of the waves, and another squadron of three boats was dispatched to reinforce the rescue team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, another vessel, Nigerian Navy Ship GONGOLA, drones, Nigerian Navy Helicopters, and one Nigerian Airforce helicopter were deployed for the Search and Rescue mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEventually, all 59 crew were rescued successfully but the Base Operations Officer, Gwaza paid the supreme price,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adams-Aliu said the deceased officer fell overboard accidentally during the rescue operation which lasted for about 10 hours from midnight of July 29 to 1000 hours on July 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Nigerian Navy deeply mourns the loss of Gwaza, who bravely risked his life to save others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe was a well-trained combat diver whose painful death reflects the risks and sacrifices of Nigerian Navy personnel towards the safety of Nigeria\u2019s maritime domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHis dedication and sacrifice will forever be remembered,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigerian Navy (NN) says its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, has rescued 59 persons from a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4, working at Okpobo field near Okpobo River. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Friday in Abuja. 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