- Safiu Kehinde
A disturbing video of passengers stranded in water after fuel of boat got exhausted has stirred reactions and safety concerns over the operation of Lagos water transportation system.
As captured in a now viral video shared on X on Wednesday, the passengers who had boarded the boat from Ikorodu could be seen lamenting following the abrupt stoppage of the boat in the middle of the water.
This is coming weeks after fire gutted a Lagos State Ferry (LAGERRY) at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu.
The incident led to the injury of nine people.
The latest development shared by an aggrieved passenger today had reignited concern over the safety of the Lagos waterway transportation service.
While some netizens expressed their concern over the plight of the passengers, other shared similar experience.
“So many scenarios would have played in my head, I would have had a panic attack, what if maami water spring up and start playing with the boat… God abeg o!” @naughty_libra07
“The amount of Risk Nigerians take is too much. How can people travel using water?”@1blackoracle
“It has happened to me one day 😂😂 I went to a boat cruise and the fuel finished. My heart skipped 😂😂😂😂”@thealexisJnr
“What manner of reckless and irresponsible driver (abi what do they call them) is this? Did he not know the level of his fuel before the voyage?”@Jidekuje
“😂 Ah! Fuel finishes in the middle of the sea? That’s a whole different level of struggle! 😭
You’re lucky you didn’t end up swimming to Lekki! 🏊♂️”@AdetunjiAdewolu
“Just enjoy the situation my dear. Some people pay a fortune to get into a yacht and remain in the sea for days in a row. If you got your life jacket you will be fine”@Filipo Saga
“These people are calm oo😂. The day i had an experience like this was at night in the middle of the water. That was the day i knew i can speak in tongues.”@Allure_scent