The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday announced that it has pulled out another body of the victims of an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in the early hours of Saturday, 23rd of August 2025.
Recall that a female occupant of a Toyota Camry saloon car identified as Aisha, that plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge last Saturday was swiftly recovered by local divers and promptly handed over to her family.
In a statement on Wednesday, LASWA revealed that another occupant of the same Toyota Camry saloon car identified as Chado Daniel Danladi, aged 31, residing at number 7, Oremeta Street, Off Opebi Link Bridge, has been recovered and handed over to his family.
According to the LASWA statement, “On 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 Third Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Iworo.
“The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) 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.”
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