A Passenger in Lagos Boat Explosion Still Missing!

Information says two days after a boat reportedly exploded in Lagos, one of the passengers involved is yet to be found.

The missing person identified as Emmanuel Onu was involved in the accident which injured several passengers who were immediately rescued and taken to different hospitals in Lagos island.

"The boat which was said to belong to Aquitien Oil and Gas, took off from V-Craft Jetty, Lekki Phase One, and while trying to refill gasoline at Capital Oil Jetty at Victoria Island, the engine exploded," Ibrahim Farinloye, Spokesperson, South-West, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

"A relative, Sunday Ezugha, of one of the missing passenger Emmanuel Onu, called and narrated that the owner of the boat Aquitien Oil and Gas could not be reached since the incident occurred.

"Emmanuel Onu has not been found as a report indicated that he was rescued and taken to hospital but his whereabouts is not known till now," Mr. Farinloye added.