A commercial boat carrying more
than 17 people has capsized in the Badore area of Lagos, The Punch reports.
The tragic
incident happened today, Saturday, January 30. The commercial boat was
reportedly conveying passengers to the Lekki area of Lagos.
It was
reported that six passengers drowned while 11 others were rescued.
The exact
number of the passengers aboard the boat has not been confirmed but rescue
agencies are already on ground.
A similar tragic incident involving a boat mishap occoured a few
months ago when a 14-sitter boat
conveying school children capsized along the Ojo Irewe waterways in Lagos. Six
of them reportedly drowned, while eight others including the driver were
rescued.
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