The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed the d+ath of six passengers following a boat accident near the Igbologun axis of Lagos waterways on Tuesday night.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by LASWA’s Head of Public Affairs, Wuraola Alake, the authority disclosed that the incident involved a Savvy Marine passenger boat travelling from Ilashe Beach House.
According to LASWA, the boat reportedly collided with a submerged object along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel at about 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, causing it to capsize.
Four passengers were rescued alive and taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention, while six others were recovered d+ad at the scene.
“The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have confirmed a boat mishap involving a Savvy Marine passenger boat on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 8:35 p.m., along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel.
According to the Waterways Authorities, the boat was en route from Ilashe Beach House at the time of the incident,” the statement read in part.
It added, “As of the time of this report, four (4) passengers have been successfully rescued and transported to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention. Sadly, six (6) other passengers were recovered d+ad at the scene.”
LASWA noted that preliminary investigations suggest the mishap may have been caused by a collision with a submerged object, adding that a full investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the acc+dent.
The authority said search and rescue operations were continuing in collaboration with the Marine Police and other first responders to account for all passengers involved.
LASWA also extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and reassured residents of its commitment to ensuring safety on Lagos inland waterways.
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