One dead, one missing following ferry mishap in Lagos, Nigeria

One person is confirmed dead while another has gone missing after a passenger ferry capsized in Lagos state in Nigeria on Wednesday, February 21.

Initial reports stated that the ferry, which had 17 people on board, struck a partially submerged high tension pole near Lagos’ Lekki Ikoyi Link Bridge at around 18:50 local time on Wednesday.

The vessel capsized shortly afterwards due to the force of the impact.

Rescuers later pulled 16 people out of the water. This number includes one adult female who was found unconscious but was later pronounced deceased.

One other passenger remains unaccounted for, prompting local authorities to continue search efforts.