Ikorodu, Oct. 27, 2923 – The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Friday confirmed the death of two ladies in a boat accident in Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Thursday night.
The two ladies were identified as Misturat Okunbanjo (18) and Azeezat Amoo (16).
Four other victims of the boat accident were successfully rescued.
Ololade Agboola, the Spokesman for the service, said in a statement on Friday that a search and rescue operation conducted by men of the fire service and the assistance of some indigenes led to the recovery of the bodies.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service conducted overnight operations and successfully rescued four female adults while recovering two others in the Isawo community of the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
“The accident was reported at 8:16 pm on Thursday, prompting the deployment of the Search and Rescue Crew from the agency.
“The crew collaborated with locals who were familiar with the terrain.
“Despite the darkness, the search continued until late at night when it was suspended. Four of the six victims on board the capsized boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo were rescued.
“The crew resumed their efforts in the early hours of Friday to continue the search. Unfortunately, they recovered the bodies of two females, identified as Misturat Okunbanjo, 18, and Azeezat Amoo, 16.” (GBN)
