The Lagos State Waterways Authority on Monday said one more body had been recovered, now making seven people confirmed dead in a Saturday night boat mishap on Lagos Waterway. General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos State that this was against the initial six people confirmed dead. Emmanuel, who noted that rescue operations were still ongoing, said that 10 people were still missing, while three people survived in the boat mishap. The LASWA general manager said that the authority would not relent in ensuring safety on the waterways. He said rescue efforts were being carried out by the combined operations of LASWA, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Ambulance Services, Marine Unit of the Nigerian Police Force SEHMU and other relevant agencies.

Source: Punch July 01, 2019 15:45 UTC