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Second body recovered after car plunged into Lagos Lagoon
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed the recovery of a second victim after a Toyota Camry saloon car somersaulted and plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Iworo.
It was reported that a 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, d!ed in the tragic incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Her body was recovered by local divers and handed over to her family for burial.
Ms Ibrahim, who lived in Gbagada, was returning from an event in Ikoyi where she worked as a vendor when the crash occurred.
The public affairs unit of LASWA in a statement on Wednesday, August 27, said initial reports suggested that Aisha was the only occupant of the car, however follow-up investigations confirmed the presence of a second passenger, identified as Chado Daniel Danladi.
According to the agency, Danladi, 31, residing at 7 Oremeta Street, Off Opebi Link Bridge, Ikeja, was recognised as Aisha’s colleague.
“The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and has been delivered to his family,” the statement read in part
Meanwhile, friends and colleagues of the victims have taken to social media to mourn them.
One Uwana Anthony shared photos of Aisha and Chado on Wednesday, August 27.
“Rest on Aisha and Chado” he captioned the post.
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