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5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by inform9ja(m): 6:12am On Sep 27, 2015
Five persons were affirmed dead on Saturday and five others missing after a vessel mischance along Lagos-Ikorodu conduits.

The accident which happened around Bayeku-Igbogbo in Ikorodu at about twelve was said to have been created by a controlling issue, which the paddler couldn't control.

The vessel was said to be originating from Oke Ira Nla wharf at Ajah.


Aside the awful state of the vessel, the team were said to be unpracticed and over speeding.

It was assembled that the vessel had 20 travelers and two team, out if which 17 persons were saved by neighborhood anglers at Igbogbo pier and raced to diverse doctor's facilities.

Of the 17 safeguarded, The Nation accumulated that one kicked the bucket at Mica Hospital and four others went on at Ikorodu General Hospital.

Affirming the improvement, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Micheal Akindele said the vessel commander has been captured and was being addressed by Marine Policemen from Ikoyi.

He said they got the call at around 1:29pm, over an hour after the setback.

Akindele affirmed there were 20 travelers and two team on the pontoon, recognizing that 17 persons have been found, with five affirmed dead.

"Our examination uncovered that 20 travelers were ready and two team members(the chief and his collaborator) before the disaster.

"15 travelers and 2 team individuals were safeguarded by neighborhood anglers around Bayeku jetty,Igbogbo.

"Four of the general population saved were taken to a clinic at Bayeku. Three of them are in no time reacting to treatment while one has been affirmed dead.

"Seven others among the saved travelers were taken to Ikorodu General Hospital where four were affirmed dead, two were dealt with and released and one in discriminating condition.

"The individuals who have been affirmed dead incorporate four grown-up guys and a female. On the whole, 17 persons were recuperated from the water," Akindele said

source - http://www.olumideblog.com/2015/09/5-dead-others-missing-in-lagos-boat.html

Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by Akosxxx(m): 6:17am On Sep 27, 2015
may dia souls rip
Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by MsRemarkable(f): 6:22am On Sep 27, 2015
Kai! sad
Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by xpac01(m): 6:22am On Sep 27, 2015
Africans needs to develop a Maintenance conscious mentality really. Chai. RIP to the dead!
Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by akugbemike(m): 6:27am On Sep 27, 2015
God save your children.
RIP to the dead.
Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by realtestament(m): 6:55am On Sep 27, 2015
Death news everyday cry

#papa God help us o
#RIP
Re: 5 Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap by 1miccza: 7:12am On Sep 27, 2015
May their soul R.I.P

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