- Safiu Kehinde
No fewer than nine persons were injured and currently receiving medical attention as fire gutted a Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) vessel in Ikorodu area of the state.
As confirmed by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), the incident occured on Thursday morning at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal.
The nine persons involved comprised of passengers, LASWA personnel, and LAGFERRY staff.
In a statement made available to newsmen, LASWA’s General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, confirmed that six out of the injured individuals have been transferred to Ikorodu General Hospital while the three others are in a private hospital currently receiving treatment.
“LASWA is pleased to provide an update regarding the individuals injured during the fire outbreak on the Igbega Eko vessel at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal today.
“All nine individuals—passengers, LASWA personnel, and LAGFERRY staff—are currently receiving medical attention and showing significant improvement.
“Six individuals are under care at General Hospital, Ikorodu, where medical personnel dedicated to ensuring their optimal recovery are closely monitoring them.
“Three others are receiving stable treatment at a private hospital, and no life-threatening conditions have been reported,” he said.
Emmanuel said LASWA was fully committed to collaborating with medical teams to ensure all affected individuals recover completely.
“We stand ready to support them and their families during this time.
“The investigation into the cause of the incident is actively underway, and comprehensive safety reviews are being conducted to prevent any similar occurrences.
“We commend the swift response of emergency services and acknowledge the public’s cooperation during this event,” he said.