The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while providing an update on the incident.
According to him, 16 of the passengers on board the ill-fated ferry have so far been rescued by the rescue team while search and rescue efforts are still ongoing.
“Rescue effort commenced this morning with the Commissioner of Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, LASWA Search Party, Local Boat Operators, Marine Police and LASEMA (Lagos State Emergency Management Agency).
“So far sixteen (16) passengers have been rescued alive with one person in critical condition and five (5) fatalities recorded.
“The Lagos State Government through the commissioner for transportation, commiserates with the families of those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy.
“Search and rescue effort is still on going, ’’ the LASWA boss said. (NAN)