Uncategorized
Sailor missing, 12 rescued as vessel capsizes near Lagos
Agency Report
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 12 crew members of a capsized fishing vessel, named ‘Lady Barbara’, belonging to Seabless Fishing Company Limited.
The Commander, Commodore Bashir Mohammed, in a press statement on Tuesday, said that the crew members were rescued on Thursday while the sailor was still missing.
“The Search and Rescue Operation was conducted following a distress call put across to the Base.
“In response to the distress call, the patrol team of the Base, in collaboration with some personnel of the Nigerian Customs, swung into action.
“This led to the rescue of 12 out of the 13 crew onboard the vessel at the entrance to the Lagos Harbour and a search for the missing sailor is still ongoing,” he said.
Mohammed attributed the main engine failure of the fishing vessel and heavy waves, as responsible for the mishap.
He added that the timely intervention of the Base was responsible for saving the lives of the crew.
“The Nigerian Navy, in conjunction with the company and other relevant agencies, are conducting necessary investigations to unravel why the vessel capsized.
“The rescued crew members have since been handed over to the representatives of Seabless Fishing Company Limited, Affa Azeez, and they are undergoing medical treatment,” the Commander said.
He commended the search and rescue team of the Base for their efforts.
He reassured Nigerians of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo’s commitment towards sustaining the safety and security of lives and property within the country’s maritime environment, among other constitutional roles.
(NAN)
-
Metro16 hours ago
Four-year-old boy dies while eating in Abuja school
-
Metro17 hours ago
Lagos destroys shops in Ajah market, arrests two traders
-
Metro16 hours ago
Ogun police arrest two ‘one chance’ robbers
-
News19 hours ago
Gombe residents lament 48 hours blackout
-
News18 hours ago
Blackout: Ogun vows repairs of poles destroyed by heavy rain
-
News19 hours ago
Hadi Sirika spends second night in EFCC custody over money laundering probe
-
News12 hours ago
US court overturn ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction
-
Metro11 hours ago
Mother, child electrocuted in Ogun market