Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into the July 8 boating accident at Mile 2-Ibeshe that claimed lives.
He is deeply saddened by the incident and feels sorry for the families who have lost loved ones.
The police are investigating what went wrong and treating the sad incident as criminal.
According to information gathered from Lagos State twitter by The Info Page News, the boat, which is said to be without a license, apparently violated the “no night sailing” and no overloading waterway rules.
In addition, not all passengers wore life jackets and the boat did not depart from a state-approved dock.
Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and others are assisting investigators.
Anyone found to have contributed in any way to this tragedy will surely turn themselves to the law to ensure we don’t have more incidents like this in the future.
The waterway rules and regulations are clear; they must be respected according to the highest value that the Sanwo-Olu government places on human life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved.
May the Almighty strengthen them in this difficult time.
