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...

OSUN: TWO GUNNED DOWN AS SUSPECTED RIVAL CULT GROUPS CLASH IN ILESA. (PHOTO).


Osun: Two gunned down as suspected rival cult groups clash in Ilesa

Two suspected cultists have been gunned down in a clash by members of a suspected rival gang in Osun State.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred in Ilesa town on Sunday evening.
According to information, the rival gang members stormed the beer parlour at Onimo junction, where the victims, identified as Machine and SK, were drinking.
The traditional ruler in the area, Onimo of Imo, Oba Olaniyi Agunbiade, said he was watching a football match around 8 p.m. when he heard gunshots.
He said he immediately alerted the Ijamo Police Divisional Officer, who swiftly responded to the distress call.
ā€œThe deed has been done before the arrival of his men.
ā€œCorpses of the victims were removed by the police for investigation,ā€ he said.
Yemisi Opalola, spokesman of the state police command, confirmed the incident in a conversation with DAILY POST.
ā€œIt was a clash between two suspected rival cult groups.
ā€œIt was a case of a suspected cult gang gunning down two members of another suspected rival cult group,ā€ she said.
Opalola said an investigation has opened on it, and the culprits would be brought to book.

 

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