Three die, five missing in Lagos boat accident (Nation)

Three persons were confirmed dead when a boat carrying 20 passengers capsized between Liverpool and Coconut Under Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday.

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) General Manager (GM) Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu said yesterday that rescue team was still searching for the missing passengers.

The boat en route Ojo from Liverpool capsized around 8.20pm a few minutes after take-off.

Tiamiyu said: “Twelve of the passengers were rescued by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) officials and local divers. Read more

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