Death toll in the Lagos boat mishap in Festac is now 13 with five persons rescued alive and four still missing .
The incident was said to have occurred at a river at fourth avenue, opposite 41 road junction at about 11:10pm.
It was learnt that the location were the mishap occurred has been a hot belt for oil vandals in the neighbour.
The Nation had last year reported the activities of vandals there who are alleged to be aided by security operatives in Festac.
Confirming the disaster, General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Femi Osayintolu and spokesman, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye said 13 bodies have been recovered dead.
Osayintolu said: “13 confirmed dead and five alive .Those that are
alive have been taken to LASUTH for treatment. Operation is still on
going”.
According to Farinloye, rescue agencies got a distress call at about 11:10pm.
“We received a distressed alert around 11:10. Navy Special Boat Service (SBS), National Inland Water Ways, Marine Police, LASEMA, POLICE Disaster Unit, Navy Air Wing and NEMA were immediately mobilized to search.
“We were told that over 15 persons were onboard the boat and by the time we got to site, we recovered 13 dead bodies.
“Some person were also rescued alive and have been taken to the hospital, while rescue operations is ongoing ,” he said.
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