Nigeriantugboat sinks off South Africa, 1 dead 5 missing
A Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in South African waters Saturday night, resulting in one confirmed death and five missing crew members. The vessel, carrying 18 people, ran aground amid rough weather conditions approximately 18 nautical miles between Cape Town and Durban while en route to Lagos after repairs. Twelve crew members were rescued and transported to Port Elizabeth for support. The Federal Government confirmed the incident through its Special Assistant on Communication, with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu stating search efforts continue. Maritime authorities are investigating the cause, with severe weather cited as a contributing factor.