The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday ordered a probe into the July 8 boat mishap in the state, IgbereTV reports
At least 16 persons were confirmed dead in the accident which occurred along the Ojo waterway in the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement the governor expressed sadness at the mishap and commiserated with families of the victims.
He added that police had commenced a probe into the accident.
Omotoso said: “The boat was unlicensed and broke waterways rules of no night travel and no overloading.
“Besides, not all of the passengers wore lifejackets and the boat did not take off from a government-approved jetty
