21 Feared Dead In Lagos Boat Collision

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By Felix Kuyinu 

None fewer than 21 passengers in a boat are feared dead following a boat collision in Imore Town, Lagos on Monday.

The state’s Police Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that during the tragic incident in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, two boats, each ferrying 16 passengers, collided and capsized in the middle of a lagoon.

Hundeyin informed that emergency responders, including marine police and local divers, were swiftly mobilized to the scene and rescued 11 passengers with injuries and rushed to the Naval Hospital in Navy Town, Alakija, for medical attention.

The police mentioned that investigation into the incident is underway.

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