A 60-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, tragically drowned after being swept away by heavy floodwaters during a torrential downpour along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, in the Alakuko area of Lagos State.
According to reports, the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 PM on May 20, 2025, when Adeniran lost control of his motorcycle due to the intensity of the rain and was dragged into the flood.
Eyewitnesses said the victim was swept away by the strong currents along with his motorcycle.
While the motorcycle was recovered later that evening around 6:00 PM, the search for Adeniran’s body extended into the following day.
His remains were eventually discovered at around 9:00 AM on May 21 at Obasanjo River in Ota, Ogun State, several kilometers from where the incident initially occurred. This was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin.
In a statement, Hundeyin said:
“On 21/05/25 at about 12:30hrs, a report was received that on 20/05/25 at about 16:00hrs, one Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, male, aged 60 years, a motorcycle rider, fell off his motorcycle while riding along the Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway, Alakuko, during heavy rainfall.
“As a result, he was swept away by the flood along with his motorcycle. While the motorcycle was recovered at about 18:00hrs on 20/05/25, the body was later found at Obasanjo River, Ota, Ogun State, at about 09:00hrs on 21/05/25.”
Regarding police response, Hundeyin added:
“Police Action: The scene was visited by a team of detectives, and photographs of the deceased were taken. The corpse was deposited at a public morgue for autopsy. Investigation is currently ongoing.”
This unfortunate incident adds to the growing concerns about flooding in Lagos and Ogun States, especially during the rainy season. Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid flooded areas during heavy rainfall.