Six die, 4 rescued in Lagos boat accident as gunmen kill three in Nasarawa
No fewer than six passengers have been confirmed lifeless and 4 rescued following a ship accident that occurred alongside the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun Water Channel in Lagos.
Saying this in an announcement on Wednesday, collectively signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit on the Lagos State Waterways Authority, Wuraola Alake, and the Head of the Company Affairs Unit on the Lagos Space Workplace of the Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority, Omowunmi Yussuff, the companies defined that the boat accident, involving a savvy marine passenger boat, occurred on Tuesday at roughly 8:35 p.m. alongside the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun Water Channel.
In accordance with the waterways authorities, the boat was en route from the Ilashe Seashore Home on the time of the incident.
The companies emphasised that upon receiving a misery alert, they instantly activated their search and rescue groups, which responded promptly and labored intently in collaboration with the Marine Police and different first responders.
“As of the time of this report, 4 passengers have been efficiently rescued and transported to a close-by hospital, the place they’re at the moment receiving medical consideration. Sadly, six different passengers had been discovered lifeless on the scene. Search and rescue operations stay ongoing to account for all individuals concerned,” the assertion learn partly.
The assertion additional emphasised that preliminary findings indicated the incident could have been brought on by a collision with a submerged object.
It added that additional investigations are nonetheless ongoing to totally confirm the reason for the mishap.
“LASWA and NIWA want to guarantee the general public {that a} thorough investigation shall be carried out, and additional updates shall be communicated as extra info turns into out there. LASWA and NIWA prolong their deepest condolences to the households and family members of the victims and guarantee the general public of their continued dedication to making sure security on Lagos’ inland waterways,” the assertion added.
The authorities additionally reiterated the significance of adherence to all security laws, together with correct navigation practices and compliance with the evening journey rule.
They suggested members of the general public to stay calm and rely solely on verified info from LASWA/NIWA and different official sources.
Earlier, in December, NIWA and LASWA launched a festive-season security marketing campaign to guard travellers throughout heavy journey intervals, particularly in December when water site visitors surges.
The marketing campaign stresses strict adherence to security guidelines corresponding to using life jackets, sustaining passenger manifests, avoiding evening journeys, and conducting routine vessel checks earlier than departure.
Joint search and rescue groups and intensified patrols are additionally a part of these methods to discourage unsafe practices and improve surveillance throughout key waterways.
In a associated incident, not less than three residents had been killed when gunmen attacked Akunza Ashige neighborhood in Lafia Native Authorities Space of Nasarawa State.
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the incident on Wednesday, saying the assault, which occurred on Tuesday, additionally left a number of others injured.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, stated the command acquired a misery name following the invasion of the neighborhood by gunmen.
In accordance with him, upon receipt of details about the assault, the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, instantly deployed a detachment of cell police personnel and different tactical groups to the realm.
“Throughout the response operation, two corpses had been recovered, whereas 9 injured individuals had been rescued and rushed to close by hospitals.
“Sadly, one of many injured individuals died within the early hours of Wednesday, whereas others are nonetheless receiving remedy,” Nansel added.
The PPRO famous that the Commissioner of Police had prolonged the command’s condolences to the households of the victims and prayed for the speedy restoration of these injured.
The police spokesman additional stated that the commissioner had directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in control of the State Felony Investigation Division and the Assistant Commissioner of Police in control of operations to conduct a complete investigation into the assault.
“They had been directed to proceed to the realm and conduct a complete investigation geared toward unravelling the perpetrators of the dastardly act, with a view to making sure their instant arrest and prosecution,” he stated.
Nansel, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, additional assured residents of Akunza Ashige and its environs that the command was prepared to make sure that all these liable for the crime had been dropped at justice.
He, due to this fact, urged members of the general public to stay calm and proceed to assist the police with well timed and helpful info.
In the meantime, the Migili Youth Affiliation, below the management of its President, Ajeh Oli Christopher, on Wednesday condemned the assault that led to the lack of three lives and left a number of others injured within the Ashige Chiefdom of Lafia LGA.
In an announcement by the affiliation’s Publicity Secretary, Samuel Akala Daniel, the group stated the mindless act of violence in opposition to harmless and law-abiding residents constituted a grave threat to peace and peaceable coexistence within the space, describing it as an affront to humanity and shared societal values.
“The Migili Youth Affiliation expresses deep concern over the recurring insecurity confronting our communities and the rising worry amongst residents, notably girls, youngsters, and the aged,” he stated.
The affiliation known as on Governor Abdullahi Sule to urgently intervene by deploying satisfactory safety personnel to the neighborhood and different weak areas throughout the Ashige Chiefdom to stop additional assaults and restore confidence among the many folks.
“Moreover, we demand the instant arrest, thorough investigation, and prosecution of all people concerned on this despicable act, in accordance with the regulation, to make sure justice for the victims and to function a robust deterrent to others who could ponder related prison actions,” the assertion added.