The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed that six passengers died when a ship travelling from Ilashe Seashore capsized close to the Igbologun axis in Lagos on Tuesday evening.
4 different passengers have been rescued and brought to a close-by hospital for medical consideration.
The disclosure was contained in an announcement issued on Wednesday by LASWA’s Head of Public Affairs, Wuraola Alake.
In response to the assertion, a Savvy Marine passenger boat travelling from Ilashe Seashore Home reportedly collided with a submerged object alongside the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at round 8:35 p.m.
4 passengers have been rescued and brought to a close-by hospital for medical consideration, whereas six others have been recovered lifeless on the scene. The assertion added that search and rescue operations have been ongoing as authorities labored to account for all individuals concerned, in coordination with the Marine Police and different first responders.
“The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have confirmed a ship mishap involving a Savvy Marine passenger boat on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at roughly 8:35 p.m., alongside the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel. In response to the Waterways Authorities, the boat was en route from Ilashe Seashore Home on the time of the incident,” the assertion learn partly.
It added, “As of the time of this report, 4 (4) passengers have been efficiently rescued and transported to a close-by hospital, the place they’re presently receiving medical consideration. Sadly, six (6) different passengers have been recovered lifeless on the scene.”
LASWA emphasised that preliminary investigations counsel a collision with a submerged object might have induced the mishap, although a full inquiry is ongoing to find out the precise trigger.
The company prolonged its deepest condolences to the households of the victims and reassured the general public of its continued dedication to security on Lagos inland waterways.
The assertion additionally reiterated the significance of adherence to all security rules, together with correct navigation practices and the enforcement of the “no evening journey” rule.
The most recent boat mishap, which preliminary investigations have linked to a collision with a submerged object, is just not an remoted case alongside Lagos inland waterways. For instance, in March 2025, ferry operations close to Ikorodu have been disrupted by dredging pipes left deserted by contractors, forcing some vessels to navigate rigorously to keep away from harm.
The Lagos State Authorities subsequently cleared the pipes, with LASWA urging dredging corporations, boat operators, and different stakeholders to adjust to security rules to stop related incidents.
These challenges spotlight the dangers related to navigating Lagos’s inland waterways, particularly throughout evening journey or when security rules aren’t totally adhered to.
