Five other passengers were rescued from the accident by emergency responders.
At least 10 persons have died while four others went missing when a boat capsized in Lagos.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Waterways Authority, the boat was heading to Badagry from the Kirikiri area of the city late on Wednesday when the incident occurred. The statement reads, “LASWA has apprehended the boat captain and has handed him over to marine police for further investigation and sanctions.The passengers were said not to be wearing life vests when the incident occurred.
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