Six die as boat capsises in Lagos

Six people have died after a commercial boat taking them to Lekki area of Lagos capsised in the Badore.

The boat was on the way to Lekki from Ijede in Ikorodu when it capsised.

Our correspondent gathered that 11 of the passengers were rescued while six died.

It is, however, unclear how many passengers were aboard the boat and rescue agencies are currently on the scene of the incident.

Details later…