CITIZENS COMPASS—The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday, recovered the body of a male traveller following the plunging of a car into the Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge.
The recovery was the second within Saturday when the car plunged into the Lagoon during the journey.
It was gathered that the ill-fated car was being driven by a female whose body was recovered immediately.
However, information filtered that she was not a sole occupant of the car and this prompted LASWA to extend its search and rescue leading to the recovery of the male body on Wednesday.
The information unit of LASWA gave further details in its updates which reads, “In the early hours of Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, a tragic but resolutely managed incident occurred involving a Toyota Camry saloon car that plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the 3rd Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Iworo.
“The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team responded immediately upon receipt of the distress call. The team confirmed that the vehicle carried a female occupant, identified as Aisha, aged approximately 25–35 years. “Her body was swiftly recovered by local divers and promptly handed over to her family.
“Emergency response units from LASWA, Marine Police,
LASEMA, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) coordinated seamlessly at the scene, with valuable assistance from local fishermen who played a crucial role in the recovery efforts.
“While initial reports suggested a lone occupant, follow-up investigations confirmed the presence of a *second passenger, identified as Chado Daniel Danladi, aged 31, residing at 7 Oremeta Street, Off Opebi Link Bridge, Ikeja. “He was recognized as a colleague of the first victim.
The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and has been delivered to his family.
“This incident underscores the effectiveness of our coordinated emergency response and the strong community support that enhance Lagos State’s capability in managing waterway emergencies. We remain committed to ensuring safety and rapid response in all such incidents.
“For additional information or inquiries, please contact us at talktolaswa on 0700 CALL LASWA or 08090129777. You can also connect with us on Instagram/X at @talktolaswa.’
