A newlywed couple, Dozie and Joan Okoye, have been laid to rest in an emotional ceremony following their tragic passing in the Otedola Bridge explosion on March 11, 2025.
The couple, who had only recently celebrated their union on February 22, 2025, lost their lives in the fatal gas tanker explosion that shook the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving many in mourning.
A deeply moving video that surfaced on social media captured the heartbreaking burial ceremony, with grieving family members and friends unable to hold back their tears as they paid their final respects.
Mourners, dressed in somber outfits, gathered in large numbers to honor the memory of Dozie and Joan Okoye, who were just beginning their journey as husband and wife before their lives were cut short.
Their tragic passing has sparked an outcry on social media, with netizens expressing their condolences while also calling for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to prevent future disasters.
Many who knew the couple described them as loving and kind-hearted individuals whose love story was tragically interrupted. Their untimely passing has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew them.
As their loved ones continue to grieve this heartbreaking loss, the memories of Dozie and Joan Okoye will forever remain in the hearts of those they left behind.
Watch the emotional video below …