Mariam Adebukola 
The bodies of the three medical students who were missing when a boat conveying 14 of them capsized on Saturday in the Calabar waterways in Cross Rivers State have now been recovered from the waters.
Although according to belief, the body of the medical students are meant to pop up 24 hours after they were reportedly drowned, but they were able to recover their bodies on Monday morning.
Gyogon Augustine Grimah, the Commissioner of Police, who spoke to newsmen at the Marina Resort in Calabar said “When the bodies were sited, our marine police rose to the scene, with efforts from the local divers, the bodies have been recovered.
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“Three students were missing and we did not rest since that day. The rescue effort continued day and night and this morning we are here to let you know that the bodies have been recovered and you can see them around me.
The police boss added that the state government and the police have already taken measures to safeguard lives and property in the area.
However, Governor, Prince Bassey Otu has directed the immediate shutdown of the resort and questioning of the management over standards and safety.
