Six Nigerian policemen have drowned following a boat mishap in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The deceased police officers were on their way to provide security at polling centres.
The spokesman of the Bayelsa State Police Command, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, said the remains of the deceased policemen have been recovered.
He said a total of 11 officers were on the boat when it capsized but five survived.
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