Lagos boat mishap: 15 rescued, five missing- LASWA

15 people have been rescued while five others are still missing after two boats collided and capsized at Imore on the Lagos waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority ( LASWA) has said.

In a statement on Tuesday, General Manager, LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel said the ncident occurred around 7.00pm on Monday.

“A boat collision occurred yesterday evening at Imore on the Lagos waterways, involving two vessels: “Only God 13” and a wooden boat. At approximately 7:00 PM, “Only God 13,” traveling from Ebutte Ero to Badagry with 15 passengers, collided with a wooden boat carrying 10 passengers from Alakija to Imore,” he said.

According to the statement, all 15 passengers on board “Only God 13” were rescued safely and are waiting at the jetty to collect their goods while five passengers from the wooden boat sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention.

“Regrettably, five individuals remain unaccounted for, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

“In response, LASWA and NIWA officials convened an emergency meeting with Imore community chiefs and the State Marine Officer to coordinate rescue operations and support affected families.

“LASWA, LASEMA, NIWA, Marine Police and Local Operators are working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals and provide assistance to those affected, ” the statement said.