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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.
The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.
She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.
The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.
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