…As Company Shields Capt. Of Ill-Fated Boat
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)has arrested the Manager of ‘Only God Ferry’ the accident boat that happened on October 7, 2024 at Imore in Lagos.
The Manager of the company whose name NIWA did not mention was arrested following a detailed investigation carried out by the authority to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
The accident which involved a fibre boat owned by “Only God Ferry” collided with a wooden boat, leading to injuries and missing perssengers
According NIWA, based on the findings of the investigation, it was established that, “The fibre boat veered off its channel and collided with the wooden boat due to the obstructed vision of its captain, largely attributed to the load onboard.
“Only God Ferry failed to adhere to operational safety standards, and improper navigation procedures. As a result of these findings, NIWA has taken decisive action by arresting the Manager of Only God Ferry for negligence and failure to comply with safety regulations as stipulated by the authority. The arrest is aimed at ensuring accountability and setting a precedent for strict adherence to waterways regulations to prevent future occurrences.
“Further legal actions are underway as investigations continue until the Management of Only God Marine produce the captain of the boat to determine if additional charges will be filed”, the agency said.
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