The Lagos State Waterways Authority reports that on Monday, a ferry carrying 17 people from Ikorodu to Ebute Ero in Lagos State capsized.
Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General Manager, stated in a statement issued in Lagos that the incident occurred around 7 a.m.
According to him, the incident occurred near the Third Mainland Bridge, near the Bariga ferry terminal, and involved a commercial passenger ferry called Fazma logistics.
Emmanuel said that all the passengers were, however, rescued by first responders including officers of the LASWA.
He said that the boat was recovered immediately while the boat captain was being interrogated and investigation ongoing (NAN).