Lagos Boat Accident: Rescue Efforts Underway
A tragic boat accident occurred in Lagos on the night of October 7, 2024, when two passenger boats collided in the Imore lagoon, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area.
The boats, each carrying 16 passengers, capsized following the collision. So far, 21 passengers are feared dead, while 11 others were rescued and taken to the Naval Hospital in Navy Town, Alakija, for treatment.
Emergency responders, including marine police and local divers, were swiftly deployed to the scene, and search efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining passengers.
The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision​.