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Tragedy Strikes On Lagos Waters As Boat Mishap Kills Two
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have died in an accident involving a boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service made the disclosure in a statement on Friday night.
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In the statement signed by the service’s Deputy Affairs Public Affairs, Ololade Agoola, it said the bodies recovered were of two females identified as Misturat Okunbanjo, 18, and Azeezat Amoo, 16.
It also said that it rescued four other victims of the boat mishap alive.
The rescue service revealed that the accident was reported at 20:16 hours on Thursday, prompting the deployment of the Search and Rescue Crew from the agency.
Rescue officials
“The crew collaborated with locals who were familiar with the terrain. Despite the darkness, the search continued until late at night when it was suspended. Four of the six victims on board the capsized boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo were rescued,” the statement reads in part.
“The crew resumed their efforts in the early hours of Friday to continue the search. Unfortunately, they recovered the bodies of two females, identified as Misturat Okunbanjo, 18, and Azeezat Amoo, 16. The recovery operation concluded at approximately 10:10 hours.
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“Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, expresses regret over the suspected deceased victims. She also emphasizes the importance of avoiding unsafe acts around waterways and highlights ongoing efforts to educate and sensitize communities on measures to prevent such incidents.”
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