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Sanwo-Olu requests a probe into the Lagos boat accident.

by Ebor Cletus Ralph Jr

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, commissioned an investigation into the state’s boating accident on July 8 on Monday.

According to official reports, the accident along the state’s Ojo canal resulted in at least 16 fatalities.
The governor expressed grief over the incident and offered his condolences to the families of the fatalities, according to a statement from the state’s commissioner for information and strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso.

 

He also said that the accident was the subject of a police investigation.

Omotoso said: “The boat was unlicensed and broke waterways rules of no night travel and no overloading.

“Besides, not all of the passengers wore lifejackets and the boat did not take off from a government-approved jetty.

“The Lagos State Waterways Authority, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and others are assisting the investigators.

“Anybody found to have contributed in any way to this tragedy will surely face the law to ensure that we do not have any such incidents in the future.

“The waterways rules and regulations are clear; they must be respected in accordance with the greatest value that the administration places on human life.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. May the Almighty strengthen them in this difficult time.”

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