LAGFERRY BOAT FIRE: PRELIMINARY REPORTS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGFERRY BOAT FIRE The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) earlier today had a fire on one of its boats, Igbega Eko, at the Ipakodo Terminal in Ikorodu. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire started at about 6.45 a.m. There were 19 passengers on board. The inferno started after passengers had boarded the boat to depart the terminal.  All passengers were rescued alive. Nine of them who, unfortunately, sustained burn injuries are receiving medical attention at the Ikorodu General Hospital. They will be treated free of charge. Emergency protocols were promptly activated at the scene. LAGFERRY sincerely appreciates all responders, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), private boat operators, and other rescuers who worked tirelessly to contain the situation. The Agency also commended the passengers for their cooperation during the evacuation. A full-scale investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the fire and prevent future occurrence.  In the meant...

SHEEP SENTENCED TO 3-YEARS IN PRISON FOR MAULING A 45-YR-OLD WOMAN TO DEATH. (PHOTOS).



A sheep has been sent to prison for three years for mauling a woman to death in a field and will be forced to live with the bereaved family once released.

According to reports, a court ruled that the owner of the sheep, Duony Manyang Dhal, will also have to handover five cows to the victim's relatives before losing the guilty livestock after it has served its sentence.

After fatally attacking 45-year-old Adhieu Chaping in Rumbek East, South Sudan, earlier this month.

 It headbutted the woman repeatedly, breaking her ribs.

The sheep was taken into police custody after she was discovered dead, the force announced. 

The town's Major Elijah Mabor explained: ā€œThe owner is innocent and the ram is the one who perpetrated the crime so it deserves to be arrested then later on the case shall be forwarded to customary court where the case can be handed amicably."

The animal will spend the next three years in a military camp in Aduel County headquarters in Sudan's Lakes State.

 According to the police, ā€œOur role as police is to provide safety. The ram was apprehended and currently under custody at a Police Station of Maleng Agok Payam. Its owner is counting the cost of the tragedy.ā€
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