Photos:12 die, Five Injured In Lagos Boat Mishap

Yesterday night tragic struk on Tuesday March 11, when a boat with 18 passengers capsized fourth avenue, opposite 41 road junction at about 11:10pm.
12 persons have been confirmed dead with five rushed to the hospital following a boat mishap in Festac, Lagos.
 It was learnt that the location were the mishap occurred has been a hot belt for oil vandals in the neighbour.
According to Farinloye,“We were told that over 15 persons were onboard the boat and by the time we got to site, we recovered 11 dead bodies. “Some person were also rescued alive and have been taken to the hospital, while rescue operations is ongoing ,” he said.
Osayintolu and spokesman of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye said 11 bodies have been recovered dead.
One other victim later died in the hospital, but the injured persons are said to be in stable condition.
 Those that are alive have been taken to Lagos State Teaching Hospital for treatment. Operation is still on going”. See graphic photos below.....