Following the capsized boat incident recorded at the Ikorodu terminal, the Lion squad of the agency gave an update on the incident today, 6th of July 2022.
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In a statement by Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu PS, LASEMA, it was discovered on arrival that “a 20 passenger ferry boat carrying 17 passengers named “R & N 2” had capsized due to ma suspected mechanical fault and was rapidly submerged following its departure from the Ipakodo ferry terminal.
A combined team of Water guards, the search and rescue team of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) andLASEMA Agency responders were mobilized to the scene of the incident, leading to the rescue of 15 persons alive.
2 adult female passengers were retrieved unconscious and were transferred to the nearest hospital for treatment. They unfortunately never regained consciousness and were later declared dead.
The Boat Captain is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities while an investigation into the cause of this mishap is being carried out by LASWA”.
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