The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 60-year-old commercial motorcyclist who drowned after being swept away by floodwaters along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

The victim, identified as Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, lost control of his motorcycle during a torrential downpour in the Alakuko area of Lagos on May 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m.

According to a statement issued by the Command's spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, both the rider and his motorcycle were overwhelmed by the surging flood.

"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.

Search efforts commenced immediately after the incident, with authorities recovering the motorcycle around 6:00 p.m. on the same day. However, Adeniran's body was not found until the following morning.

"The body was discovered at about 9 a.m. on May 21, 2025, at the Obasanjo River in Ota, Ogun State," Hundeyin confirmed.

Police detectives have visited both the scene of the incident and the location where the body was recovered. They have taken photographs and collected relevant evidence to aid their ongoing investigations.

"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 has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public of a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

This incident comes amid growing concerns about flood risks across Nigeria. The Arewa Consultative Forum recently issued warnings about severe flood risks expected in 2025, highlighting the need for improved flood control measures and infrastructure maintenance.