On Friday, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service claimed it retrieved two bodies from a capsized boat sailing from Olorunsogo to Isawo.
The bodies found were of two ladies named as Misturat Okunbanjo, 18, and Azeezat Amoo, 16, according to a statement signed by the rescue service’s Deputy Affairs Public Affairs, Ololade Agoola, on Friday.
It also stated that it saved the lives of four more victims of the boat accident.
According to the statement, the accident was reported at 20:16 p.m. on Thursday, causing the Agency’s Search and Rescue Crew to be dispatched.
“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. The recovery operation concluded at approximately 10:10 hours.
“Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, expresses regret over the suspected deceased victims. She also emphasizes the importance of avoiding unsafe acts around waterways and highlights ongoing efforts to educate and sensitize communities on measures to prevent such incidents,” the statement read in part.