The operators of the boat were reportedly trained by the Lagos state government, a source said.
One person has been confirmed dead while 16 others were rescued after an Ikorodu-bound boat capsized shortly after taking off from the CMS ferry terminal on Monday evening.
The operators of the boat were reportedly trained by the Lagos state government, a source said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Sarat Braimah, said that the boat was involved in an accident 15 minutes after it left the CMS terminal.
“A 17 passenger boat named “TEMI 3 Global” which departed from CMS Ferry Terminal at 4:35pm en route Ikorodu Ferry Terminal on Sept. 27, was involved in an accident.
“Fifteen minutes into the journey near Adekunle Waterfront, the boat hit an underwater obstacle which broke the hull of the boat and this resulted in the capsize of the boat.
“There was immediate mobilisation to the site of the incident by National Inland Waterways Authority Search and Rescue Team, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
“Also the Marine Police, fishermen and other boat operators leading to the rescue of 16 persons alive while one person died while on the way to the hospital.
“We sincerely condole with the family of the deceased and pray for the soul of the dead to rest in perfect peace,” Braimah said.
The South-West Public Relations Officer of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, also confirmed the incident.
He said the passengers were rescued with the support of local divers immediately after the incident happened.