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How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by Hardtalk: 12:47pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu , on Tuesday, paraded a commercial boat helmsman , Bimbo Elebiju , for allegedly causing the death of 12 of his passengers while conveying them to their destinations. The victims were said to have drowned after the wave of a ship sailing along the Kirikiri waterfront made the boat , which engine had been switched off during an argument between Bimbo and his passengers over the fare, to capsize . Odumosu, while parading Bimbo at the command headquarters in Ikeja, said 20 passengers boarded the boat from Kirikiri to Badagry , but while on the way, the passengers disagreed with the helmsman on the fare . Odumosu said Bimbo indicated that the fare was N 1, 500, but the passengers insisted on paying N 1, 200, adding that the helmsman switched off the engine of the boat by the waterfront because of the N 300 difference in fare. He stated that when the ship sailed along , the wave made the boat to drift towards a stationary barge , where it capsized, adding that Bimbo jumped into the water , abandoned his passengers and escaped. While five passengers were rescued, the CP said 10 others drowned, adding that the rescued passengers gave an account of Bimbo ’ s action before the tragedy struck. He said Bimbo was trailed and arrested, adding that he would be charged. Odumosu stated , “ On July 29, 2020, around 5. 45pm, our marine operatives received a distress call that a commercial boat with the inscription : ‘ Mount Zion Transport ’ , fitted with 150HP Yamaha outboard engine , which was conveying 20 passengers from Kirikiri to Badagry , drifted towards a stationary barge and capsized along the Kirikiri waterfront . “ Five passengers were rescued , while 12 corpses were recovered. Three people are still missing . The helmsman , Bimbo Elebiju , swam to safety. Investigation revealed that the accident was caused by the deliberate act of the helmsman . There was an argument between the deckhand and the passengers as to the transport fare. “ Bimbo insisted on N 1, 500 per passenger and the passengers said they would only pay N 1, 200 each . Because of the N 300 difference, the helmsman turned off the engine on a turbulent waterfront . A big ship passed and stirred the water, creating a wave that made the boat to drift towards the stationary barge . The suspect was trailed to his hideout and arrested after the survivors of the accident gave the true account of what happened . He will be charged. ” Punchng.com |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by GamalNasser: 12:52pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
I need to see the face of that guy |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by Olalan(m): 12:52pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
Wicked man |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by Brandonx(m): 12:53pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
Vbọsiẹ because of 300NGN! So before they left they didn't agree on the price, so if they don't agree they should swim back That's sheer wickedness. |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by thesicilian: 12:58pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
Why were the passengers not wearing life jackets? Why where there not enough life guards around that only 5 out of 20 passengers could be rescued on time? Why did the passengers not negotiate the fee before boarding? |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by ednut1(m): 1:07pm On Aug 19, 2020 |
Sometimes in life no need for arguments. 300 cannot bring back life. The will be hanged |
Re: How Lagos Boat Helmsman Caused 12 Passengers’ Death Over N300 – Police by illicit(m): 5:33pm On Aug 28, 2020 |
The passengers were stupid, If u ask me |
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