Reports say the owner of the boat that capsized on River Volta around Ada has been arrested by Police.
Gabriel Ajigodi is currently in custody at the Ada Foah Police Station, assisting the police with investigations over Saturday’s disaster.
Five people died after the boat carrying mourners, capsized on the lake.
Several mourners were crossing Azizakpe, an island community on a passenger boat when the incident happened.
The five dead persons were, three children below the age of three and two women. All passengers were without life jackets.
This is the next major disaster after a similar incident in 2014, which led to the death of popular musician Castro in the same area.
The community is yet to come to terms with the disaster, and many residents and relatives have gathered in various homes to condole with victims.
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) confirmed the incident.
The deceased were among 20 school children in the boat who were travelling from Atikagome to Wayokope, where their school is located.
SOURCE: CITI
