Isaiah Bamidele is a six year old boy who die after two boats collided in Odo-Isitu, Egan, Lagos State. 17 passenger were on board on each boats and were going in opposite directions. It was learnt that the from Ogun collided with the one from lagos while on top speed and lost control.
Passengers fell into the water and were rescued when the local divers arrived at the scene when they received the
emergency call.
Ibrahim Farinloye , The spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency, South-West zone said Bamidele was the only passenger that die during the incident while others were rescued. In addition to what he has said
" The boy was recovered dead by local divers. The two boats collided at Odo-Isitu in Egan .The boat was coming from Totowu in Ogun State, lost control and collided with another that took off from Egan in Lagos State. The two boats were carrying 17 passengers each. The incident happened around 1.20pm on Sunday"
Dr. Bandele Onimode ,The NEMA South-West Zonal Coordinator pleaded for the safety consciousness among people in the region. He also emphasize on the use of life jackets.
"If not for the quick response of the local divers, many lives would have been lost to the mishap," he added.
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