Two unregistered passenger boats collided in the middle of the lagoon near Imore Town, Lagos
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Command said the mishap resulted in the capsizing of both boats, each carrying 16 passengers, leaving several people injured and others missing.
According to the Lagos State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, “a distress call was received at the Ilashe Division around 7:00 PM on Monday. Two unregistered passenger boats, both carrying 16 passengers, allegedly collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore Town.
“In the process, both boats capsized, and the passengers, along with their goods, were thrown into the water.”
“So far, 11 passengers have been rescued with injuries and were rushed to Naval Hospital, Navy Town Alakija, for medical attention,” SP Hundeyin added.
“While the rescue mission has made significant progress, the operation is still ongoing to recover the bodies of the remaining passengers who are feared to have drowned. We are working closely with all emergency services to bring this unfortunate situation under control.
“As of now, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collision, and authorities are urging boat operators to adhere to safety regulations, including proper registration of vessels and ensuring that passengers wear life jackets,”Hundeyin stated.
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