Two die, others missing in Lagos boat accident - The Nation Nigeria

Two persons were Friday night confirmed dead and two others missing after a 14-passenger boat capsized in Lagos.

Confirming the incident, Director General Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu toldHe said the night boat ride was in violation of restrictions on nocturnal water travels in the state.

Oke-Osanyintolu said the rescue of those found was done under extremely challenging nightfall conditions. “We have rescued 10 persons alive and recovered two bodies. Two others including the captain are still missing. Search and rescue operations commenced under extremely challenging nightfall conditions,” he said.

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