There were divergent accounts as to how the boat which has 22 passengers aboard got involved in the accident with some saying it hit with a log of wood, while others say serious waves was to blame for the mishap of the water vessel which was heading to Bayeku from Oke-Ira.
An eyewitness to the incident who didn’t want his name disclosed stated that the boat was struck from behind by another boat which was on top speed with both boats hitting the waves uncontrollably, after which the boat behind hit the ill-fated boat which in turn capsized.
A total of 17 people were able to be rescued from the accident, with 1 missing while the 4 dead were said to be carpenters who had been in Ajah for a week working and were returning to Agbowa when the unfortunate fate befell them.
Some passengers had earlier refused to put on the life jackets for fear of the Ebola Virus.
A local diver who helped in the rescue operation had this to say: “The boat operator was dumbfounded and could not recollect the number of passengers in the boat. It was when we got to the jetty that we cross-checked the number and we went back only to find four bodies inside the boat,”
Barely a month after a speed boat capsized in Bayeku area of Ikorodu leaving many dead, another speed boat belonging to Oke’ra-Nla Boat Association in Ajah area of Lagos, weekend capsized leaving four persons dead while one is still missing at press time.The boat with 22 passengers was heading towards Bayeku from Oke-Ira.
There were conflicting accounts of what led to the accident. While some attributed it to the boat colliding with a log of wood, another account said it was caused by boisterous water waves.An eye witness who pleaded anonymity said the boat was hit from behind by another boat which was on top speed.
Both were said to have been hit by water waves and could not help the situation as the one behind allegedly lost control and hit the ill-fated boat which then capsized.Seventeen persons were rescued while four bodies were recovered while one was still missing at press time.
The four bodies were said to be carpenters who went for jobs in Ajah and were returning to Agbowa area after a week.Some of the passengers were said to have refused to wear their life jackets for the fear of Ebola Virus Diseases, EVD.A local diver who does not want his name in print said the four bodies were found inside the damaged boat.
“The boat operator was dumbfounded and could not recollect the number of passengers in the boat. It was when we got to the jetty that we cross-checked the number and we went back only to find four bodies inside the boat,” the diver said.
When media got to the scene yesterday, the boat operator was said to be undergoing interrogation by the Police while officers of the affected company were said to have been invited by officials of Lagos State Waterways Agency, LASWA, for questioning.
Source: CKN Nigeria.
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