Victims of the Weija-Gbawe drowning laid to rest

The unfortunate incident occurred on May, 10 when nine schoolchildren were traveling and got drowned at Wiaboman.

Their bodies were laid at the Bortianor Palace Park for a final farewell from friends and family

There has been a similar incident at Atigagorrne/Wayokope, on January 25, where 8 pupils drowned.

It is said that many schoolchildren living in island communities travel on water long distances to school without life jackets.