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 heavy rainfall along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko, Lagos.
In a Thursday statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command revealed that the incident occurred on May 20 at about 4pm.
Adeniran reportedly lost control of his motorcycle amid a downpour and was dragged by the raging 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.
Efforts to locate the victim began immediately, with Adeniran’s motorcycle located downstream around 6pm on the same day.
However, his body remained missing until the next morning.
“The body was discovered at about 9am on May 21, 2025, at the Obasanjo River in Ota, Ogun State,” Hundeyin confirmed.
Police detectives promptly visited the scenes of the incident and recovery, documenting evidence to aid their investigation.
“Photographs of the deceased were taken, and the corpse has been deposited at a public morgue for an autopsy.
“Investigation is in progress,” the statement added.
The police command reiterated its commitment to ensuring a thorough investigation while extending its condolences to the bereaved family.
