Retired Air Force officer, Olufunsho Martins driver die in Lagos lagoon accident

Bodies of retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM), Olufunsho Martins and his driver, who died yesterday after their Ford Explorer Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) plunged into the lagoon, have been recovered.

The incident occurred around 10:55pm [Saturday], by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.

A relative of the deceased AVM who spoke to TheNewsguru.com on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the reports said officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and local fishermen recovered the bodies from the submerged vehicle around 2:30am.

“It is so tragic, so sad. We lost…AVM Olufunsho Martins yesterday to accident which occurred at the 3rd Mainland Bridge accident. May the good Lord grant repose to the soul of the departed and give succour to the bereaved. He giveth and he taketh. But Lord, why do the good ones leave so early…” says our source.

The deceased were said to be driving inward Lagos Island, when they colluded with another vehicle on the bridge.

As a result of the accident, the SUV, it was gathered, tumbled several times before skidding into the lagoon.

General Manager LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu confirmed the incident, but declined further comments on the issue.

He said: “This is a sad incident. I can only tell you that we recovered two bodies. I cannot say who they are because it won’t be fair to the families to learn about the demise of their loved ones from the media.”

More details soon…