Fourteen persons have been confirmed dead in the boat mishap that at the 4th Avenue, Opposite 41 Road Junction, Festac Town, Lagos.
The Public Information Officer, National Emergency Agency (NEMA), Mr Ibrahim Farinloye said fourteen bodies have been recovered.
"12 men, a woman and a girl have been recovered."
Meanwhile, five persons were earlier rescued from the mishap.
However, the search continues for the missing five with the help of the Navy Special Boat Service, National Inland Water Ways, Marine Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Police Disaster unit, Navy Air-wing, NEMA and local divers.
Tuesday 12 March 2014
http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/lagos-boat-mishap-update-14-dead-five-rescued-five-missing
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