The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko.
According to a statement released on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the tragic incident occurred on May 20, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m.
Adeniran reportedly lost control of his motorcycle in the rain and was dragged away by the fast-moving flood.
“The unfortunate incident took place along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Alakuko, during heavy rainfall. The victim, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, fell off his motorcycle, which was also carried away by the flood,” the statement read.
Search efforts commenced immediately after the incident, and his motorcycle was found downstream around 6:00 p.m. the same day. However, his body was not recovered until the following morning.
“The body was discovered at about 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2025, at the Obasanjo River in Ota, Ogun State,” Hundeyin confirmed.
Police officers visited both the scene of the incident and the recovery site. Photographs were taken, and the deceased’s body was deposited in a public morgue for autopsy.
“Investigation is in progress,” the police added, assuring the public of a thorough inquiry.
The Lagos State Police Command expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and reiterated its commitment to safety and due diligence in response to such incidents.
