Oluyinka Onigbinde
Two female passengers have been confirmed dead following a boat mishap that happened in the early hours of today at the Ikorodu area of Lagos state.
According to a statement signed by the General Manager Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, he said the passenger ferry boat carrying 17 passengers named “R & N 2” suddenly capsized due to mechanical fault less than 200 meters from the terminal and submerged immediately after it departed the Ipakodo ferry terminal in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
He said soon afterwards the Water guards and the search and rescue team of LASWA were mobilized to the scene of the incident, leading to the rescue of 15 persons alive
He confirmed that two female unconscious passengers were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. They were, however, later confirmed dead at the hospital.
He informed that the boat captain is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities while full investigation into the cause of this mishap is ongoing.
“At about 7.45am today the 6th of July 2022, a 20 passenger ferry boat carrying 17 passengers named “R & N 2” suddenly capsized due to mechanical fault less than 200 meters from the terminal and submerged immediately after it departed the Ipakodo ferry terminal in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State
“The Water guards and the search and rescue team of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) were mobilized to the scene of the incident, leading to the rescue of 15 persons alive.
“While two female unconscious passengers were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. They were, however, later confirmed dead at the hospital.
“The Boat Captain is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities while full investigation into the cause of this mishap is ongoing as of the time of this press release” he stated.
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