1 Person Dead, 9 Others Injured As Boat Explodes In Lagos

One person has died and nine others have been left injured after a boat exploded on Friday, August 15 around Walter Carrington Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The boat, which belonged to Aquitien Oil and Gas Lim­ited, was reportedly heading to Apapa from Lekki.

The boat was said to be carrying 10 people out of which one, identified as Emmanu­el Onu, has been confirmed dead.

Some of the victims’ were yet to be found and relatives of the supposed survivors have said that they have not been informed of the whereabouts of their loved ones.

The boat was said to have caught on fire while the operator was trying to refuel .