TWO DEAD , ONE MISSING IN LAGOS BOAT MISFORTUNE
Two persons have been confirmed dead, One missing, Four rescued in a boat misfortune which occurred on Monday around Offin Ibeshe, Ikorodu area of Lagos state , Nigeria.
The General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel substantiated this in a statement, saying that the victims were going to a relative's funeral.
He said the Fishing Boat was carrying Seven Passengers., Five adults including the boat captain and two toddlers., when the incident occurred.
The boat from Makoko community capsized in to Lagos lagoon while heading to Offin area in Ikorodu., he stated.
He also stated that, the cause of the accident was the rough water current recorded around the area.
This pathetic incident occurred about 7pm
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