Six passengers have been confirmed dead while four others were rescued after a passenger boat capsized along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) disclosed this in a joint statement signed by NIWA’s Head of Public Affairs, Wuraola Alake, and LASWA’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Omowunmi Yussuff.
According to the statement, the accident occurred at about 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday and involved a Savvy Marine passenger boat en route from Ilashe Beach House.
“As of the time of this report, four passengers have been successfully rescued and transported to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention,” the agencies said.
“Sadly, six other passengers were recovered dead at the scene, while search and rescue operations are ongoing to account for all persons involved.”
Preliminary findings indicated that the accident may have been caused by a collision with a submerged object, although investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
LASWA and NIWA assured the public that a comprehensive investigation would be carried out and that updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
The agencies also condoled with the families and loved ones of the deceased and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safety on Lagos inland waterways.
