At least six passengers on board a boat were feared dead after it capsized in a lagoon in the Majidun area off Ikorodu in Lagos State on Wednesday evening. However, 22 others, who also fell of the boat were rescued by local divers. The development occurred barely two weeks after 13 people died at the 4th Avenue, 42 Road, Festac Town, Festac, Lagos State.
According to an anonymous source, the boat was filled with working class people who were headed home after the day’s job. “I was told that a boat with about 28 passengers fell off a boat on Wednesday evening. Some of the victims were said to have been dressed formally and were returning after the day’s work,” he said. Although details remained sketchy as of press time, rescue officials said members of the community confirmed the incident.
May their souls rest in peace. The state government should make life jackets mandatory for all passengers. Boat operators will be fined for any passenger that doesn’t wear a life jacket. Water ways “LASTMA” is needed to enforce this o!