The Lagos State Waterways Authority says three people have been confirmed dead while two others are still missing in a boat accident that occurred at Irewe community in Ojo, near Lagos late on Tuesday.

The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Emmanuel Oluwadamilola, who made the disclosure in a statement, said that 13 people were rescued in the incident.

“At 6:10 p.m. today, Aug. 13, two boats had a head-on collision along the creek in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.

“There were 10 passengers in a boat coming from Ojo jetty and eight passengers in another coming from Irewe community when the incident occurred.

“Eighteen passengers in total were involved with 13 rescued alive with three fatalities and two still missing–an adult and a child.

“Search and rescue operation is ongoing by relevant state agencies and the local community who were the first responders.

“Preliminary investigations by LASWA and LASEMA revealed that the incident was caused, due to reckless driving and over-speeding on the part of boat captains as one of them wasn’t in his right of way.”

The LASWA boss said that further investigations would be carried out by the authority and that those found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly.

He advised waterways users to always adhere to safety rules and regulations to avert untoward incidents.

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Lalasticlala

God please continue to guide us in Jesus mighty name

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Rip. Nigeria should make top 10 places they tell you not go

Which transportation system is safe na? Even trekking is no longer safe again.

Water transportation. The last thing I would ever try

Upon how the water take wide reach una still dey collide with each other

God save us o

Just for ordinary pool, I missed a step and nearly drowned upon I was on a floater... The entire universe was just dark for like 30 seconds before a help came along


God knows I would never go near a water body my entire life again rather I trek

hefelove:
Upon how the water take wide reach una still dey collide with each other

Creek

two boats had a head-on collision along the creek in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.

This is crazy.. How can u be in charge of people's lives and be this reckless..

I Remember my first boat ride from ikorodu to cms.. The passenger beside me was just singing burial songs all Tru d ride, in d name of worship songs.. I was like, madam please shut d fk up.. That was 5 years ago. I've not been able to summon enough courage to take a boat ride..

Poor reporting
No mention of what actually happened
Did the two boats ram into each other?
If they did,how could that possibly happen

Simplyleo:

Creek

OK thanks bro, cos I just dey wonder

God

Due to the bad state of Lagos-Badagry road many passengers are now using water ways which is not safe either. To make matter worst their mumu life jacket will even help you drown well during emergency. Nigeria which way.

I've been careful enough to notice that all these water mishap happens after 6pm.

If I must use the waterways, a personal high quality life jacket is a certainty.

Rest in peace to the dead..... Journey mercies to all travelers.

I hope no shark inside the water

R.i.p

omonla10:
This is crazy.. How can u be in charge of people's lives and be this reckless..

I Remember my first boat ride from ikorodu to cms.. The passenger beside me was just singing burial songs all Tru d ride, in d name of worship songs.. I was like, madam please shut d fk up.. That was 5 years ago. I've not been able to summon enough courage to take a boat ride..

Una no wear life jacket?

starbuck:
Just for ordinary pool, I missed a step and nearly drowned upon I was on a floater... The entire universe was just dark for like 30 seconds before a help came along


God knows I would never go near a water body my entire life again rather I trek

It will be, good you learn how to swim in a pool. That's how I learn how to swim

Sad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_0mDjRF5k DJ Arafat's death: causes and facts about his death