No fewer than eight people have been confirmed dead, while 12 others were rescued in the boat accident involving a boat belonging to Bell Marine Services. Among the dead were two pregnant women, a couple said to be preparing for their wedding next weekend and a 13-year-old girl.
The boat was said to have taken the passengers from their places of work at 5.34pm around Ebute Ero on the Lagos Island, en route the Majidun, Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Wednesday. The boat was said to have capsized at the Oworonsoki area, due to overloading and speeding.
May their souls rest in peace. So sad!