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Third Mainland Bridge Accident: Second Body Recovered
Third Mainland Bridge Accident update as LASWA confirms recovery of a second victim, highlighting Lagos emergency response coordination
Third Mainland Bridge Accident has claimed a second life as the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed the recovery of another body from the August 23 incident where a car plunged into the lagoon.
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LASWA General Manager, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the body, identified as 31-year-old Chado Daniel Danladi from Oremeta Street, Ikeja, has been handed over to his family. Danladi was confirmed to be a colleague of the first victim.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of August 23 when a Toyota Camry lost control and skidded off the Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon. The vehicle had two passengers.
“The vehicle carried a female passenger identified as Aisha, aged between 25 and 35. Her body was swiftly recovered by divers and handed over to her family,” Emmanuel said.
The LASWA boss noted that the rescue team, working alongside the Marine Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and local fishermen, responded promptly after receiving the distress call.
He emphasized that the recovery effort reflects Lagos State’s growing emergency response capacity.
“This incident demonstrates the effectiveness of our coordinated emergency response system and the invaluable role of community support in such situations.
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LASWA remains committed to ensuring safety and rapid intervention during waterway emergencies,” he added.
In a decisive move aimed at alleviating the economic burdens of retired public servants, Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has officially approved increased monthly pension payments for all former workers from both state and local government offices. The approval follows an extensive financial review of retirees’ living conditions, with particular attention to those in lower-income brackets who have been disproportionately affected by the prevailing cost-of-living crisis.
The decision was precipitated by the findings and recommendations of a special committee empaneled to evaluate the welfare situation of pensioners across the state. The committee’s report highlighted acute financial distress among aging retirees and called for immediate remedial action. In response, the state government has authorized a substantive upward adjustment in monthly pension stipends.
This increment aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s Minimum Wage Act of 2024, which explicitly recommended an additional monthly sum of at least N32,000 for pensioners. Governor Lawal has opted for full implementation of this advisory for all retired state and local government employees a policy intervention expected to benefit thousands of households across Zamfara. The state government has subsequently issued binding directives to all relevant agencies to ensure the expeditious and seamless disbursement of the enhanced payments without procedural delays.
Speaking on the development, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, characterized the policy as a tangible demonstration of Governor Lawal’s unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for both active and former government workers. According to the Commissioner, the administration operates on the principle that dignified retirement includes access to basic necessities and financial comfort. Beneficiaries across all local government areas have been assured of prompt payment once implementation commences.
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