Over the weekend, at least one person died and nine others injured when a boat in which they were travelling in exploded around the Walter Carrington Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to Sun News, the boat which belongs to Aquitien Oil and Gas Limited is said to have taken off from Lekki and was heading towards Apapa before it exploded, trapping all 10 persons on board.
The body of the deceased identified as Emmanuel Onu has allegedly been recovered from the water, while efforts were said to be ongoing to recover the bodies of other victims.
The news publication states there are conflicting reports on the actual number of people dead from the incident, but police officers in Lagos maintain that only one person died.
Relatives of the passengers say that are yet to know where those reportedly rescued were taken.
The explosion allegedly occurred when the boat operator tried to refuel before the Mekeun area. “It was in the process of refuelling that the vessel exploded, trapping all the passengers on board.” said an onlooker.
9 people have been rescued but are injured.
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