60-Year-Old Motorcyclist Drowns in Lagos Flood After Heavy Rainfall

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old motorcyclist, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, who was swept away by floodwaters following a torrential downpour along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in the Alakuko area of Lagos.

According to a statement released on Thursday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on May 20, 2025. Adeniran reportedly lost control of his motorcycle during the intense rainfall and was pulled into the flood by the strong current.

“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 recover the victim began immediately. His motorcycle was discovered around 6 p.m. the same day, but his body remained missing until the following morning.

At approximately 9 a.m. on May 21, 2025, Adeniran’s body was recovered at the Obasanjo River in Ota, Ogun State. Police detectives visited both the scene of the incident and the recovery site to document evidence.

“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 Lagos State Police Command expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public of a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.