Newlywed couple laid to rest following Otedola Bridge explosion

A newlywed couple, Dozie and Joan Okoye, who tragically lost their lives in a gas tanker explosion on March 11, 2025, have been laid to rest amidst an outpouring of grief from family and friends.

The couple had tied the knot just weeks earlier, on February 22, 2025, before meeting their untimely demise in the fatal blast that occurred on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

A viral video circulating on social media captures the emotional burial ceremony, with mourners overwhelmed by sorrow as they bid farewell to the young couple.

Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and demand stricter safety measures to prevent future tragedies.

As their loved ones grapple with the devastating loss, the memory of Dozie and Joan Okoye lives on.

Watch the video below…

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