1 declared missing as boat capsizes in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has declared one person missing after a speed boat capsized at the Ibasa waterfront in Lagos.

According to reports, the incident which happened on June 15th, saw the boat conveying roofing materials when the accident occurred.

The Lagos state police command has released a statement concerning the accident which reads thus;

At about 12.00noon, a speed Boat with inscription ‘OMOMUMMY MARINE’ mounted with 70HP Yamaha engine, operated by one Muri Jimoh, with two passengers on board, capsized  at Ibasa waterfront due to heavy wave, while conveying roofing materials from Ijegun to Ibasa.

Two persons were reportedly rescued alive by a team of Marine Policemen patrolling the waterways.

However, one person, a 32-year-old man identified as Rasaki is still missing.

 

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