SAD ENDS: 21 Passengers Feared Dead In Lagos Boat Accident, 11 Rescued
The tragic incident involving the two boats occurred at Imore town in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state, resulting in the loss of twenty-one lives.
The two boats was carrying 16 passengers esch when they collided and capsized in the middle of the lagoon on Monday night.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated that it was reported to the Ilashe police division.…CONTINUE READING
Twenty-one passengers have lost their lives after two boats drowned at Imore town in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state.
On October 7, 2024, at about 7 pm, a distress call was received at the Ilashe division reporting that two unregistered passenger boats, each carrying 16 passengers, allegedly collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore town. As a result, the boats capsized, and the passengers drowned along with their goods,” he said.
“Based on the report, teams of conventional and marine policemen, local divers, and other emergency responders were swiftly mobilised to the scene, where 11 passengers were rescued with injuries and rushed to the Naval Hospital in Navy Town, Alakija, for medical attention.”
As at the time of filing this report, TheCable is yet to receive an update from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
