Lagos Boat Mishap: 7 Died, 14 Rescued As Search Ends

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said 14 people were rescued alive and seven died at the end of the rescue operation of a boat mishap on July 5.

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General of the agency, confirmed this to news Agency Of Nigeria  t during the conclusion of the search and rescue operation at Ipadoko Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu.

He said the search and rescue operations, alongside Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) dive team, started under extremely challenging nightfall conditions, adding that the operations had been concluded on Sunday.

The LASEMA boss said that the incident happened around 8:00 p.m. on July 3, having departed Ebute-Ero enroute Ikorodu in violation of night time restrictions.

He, however, reminded the public to abide by the safety regulations of the state, including appropriate usage of life jackets and restrictions on timing and plying of the waterways.

NAN reports that 19 passengers and two crew members were aboard the capsised boat, of which, 14 were males and seven females.

NAN