Olusola Oladimeji, the driver of the Toyota Sienna that fell off the Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon on Saturday, has described his escape as a miracle.
The father of three said contrary to reports by traffic and emergency officials, he was not on high speed when the incident occurred.
See more after the cut...Oladimeji, who is a minister of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church, said he was on his way home from work.
He said, “I work on the island and I
left home for a meeting in the early hours of Saturday. After the
monthly environmental sanitation, I started driving back home.
“I was driving at the speed of 60km/hr
and was on the fast lane because the road was free. At Ebute Meta
bypass, I saw two vehicles that had been involved in an accident but I
kept on driving. Suddenly, everything went blank, I couldn’t see
anything again, and I just found myself in the water.”
Oladimeji said he did not lose consciousness in the water and as such, was able to loosen the seat belt.
He said in the water, he saw a ray of light and swam towards it.
He said, “I was not on high speed. When the car hit the railing of the bridge, the airbag was not released.
“After falling into the water, I
unfastened the seat belt and noticed that one of the doors of my car had
broken off, so I swam out of the vehicle to the surface of the water
even though I don’t know how to swim.
“It was while I was waving my hand that
fishermen saw me and quickly came to my aid. They took me away from the
scene and took me to a clinic located on the water where they
administered the first aid.”
PUNCH Metro learnt that Oladimeji was later taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where an X-ray scan was conducted on him.
“The doctors said that my leg was not
fractured. They, however, cast my leg with Plaster of Paris because I
had a sprain,” he said.
Oladimeji said contrary to what is written on his medical report, he is 43 years old not 53.
Our correspondent, who visited the Abule
Egba home of the victim, observed members of his church came in droves
to felicitate with him.
A pastor at MFM, Berkeley Parish, Mrs. Praise Onanuga, said the incident was an indication of the existence of God.
She said the victim had just bought the car eight days before the accident.
She said, “Brother Oladimeji is the
leader of prophetic group and a house fellowship coordinator. He was
supposed to have been at a vigil with us the night before but he begged
to be excused because of the meeting he was to have on Saturday.
“He bought the car just eight days
before the accident and we were supposed to do the dedication today
(Sunday) but we thank God that we were not put to shame.
“We will hold a thanksgiving for him soon because this is a miracle.”
Wow God is Gracious.Thank God his life was saved
ReplyDeleteI thank God for his life
ReplyDeleteA miracle indeed! Thank God for him o! But what most have happened sef if I may ask? The everything going blank and all, and then just 8 days after buying the car, hope say no be village things? Well, Thank God the devils plans didn't come to pass.
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This is really a miracle. Could he have been sleeping or not very experienced?
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ReplyDeleteLinda this drivers madical history must be properly evaluated there are several medical reasons why a driver can go blank while driving and we must not in the name of a miracle allow such go unchecked but trust me he is just one lucky fella
ReplyDeleteI agree, I'm not medically trained but I've seen too many episodes of House not to know it is not his "village people" at work.
DeleteThis is the lord's doing and it is marvelous in our sight. God has proven himself as a wonderful God in his life. May he never leave anyone of us alone. I rejoice with Pastor Oladimeji's Family.
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ReplyDeleteAbi ooooo,dats sleeping tinz na @everytin went blank...thank God he lived 2 tell d story
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ReplyDeleteReal Miracle!...To God be d glory
ReplyDeleteWe praise the God of Daniel Olukoya!!! God You are wwonderful for not putting ur children to shame. May our enemies not mock us even as we serve God deligently!!! Thank God for ur life Sir.
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God be praised.
ReplyDeleteHallelujah!!! The lord is good.
ReplyDeleteHe bought the car 8 days before the crash, maybe he's still a learner... Thank God for your life, sir. God is truly alive. Me wey no sabi swim how I wan take escape such.
ReplyDeleteDevil is a liar! agent of darkness at work. Light will always supercede darkness. i thank God for you
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ReplyDeleteMiracle! Miracle!! Miracle!!! This is an indication of God's existence. Glory be to God in the highest
ReplyDeleteMiracle! Miracle!! Miracle!!! This is an indication of God's existence. Glory be to God in the highest
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ReplyDeleteHmmmm, it is indeed a miracle..am happy for him o. God is great
ReplyDeletePurely the hand of God almighty! God is merciful!!! Glory to HIS name.
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ReplyDeleteSmh.."He saw a ray of light" mscheeew
ReplyDeleteThank God for is life. And we should also thank God that non of the family was inside the vehicle with him. Glory be to God.
ReplyDeleteIts indeed a miracle.thank God for his life.
ReplyDeleteFor some reasons,I felt this accident was not ordinary...but no matter how much the enemy strikes, God's mighty hand is way way greater. AS CHILDREN OF GOD, WE ARE OVERCOMERS AND MORE THAN CONQUERORS, that's if u believe.
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Its a miracle indeed.thank God
ReplyDeleteGod is great.indeed its God dat could have done this . what a miracle wow wow wow. am glad dat God still shows Himsef as He promised . HE is always with us at all times
ReplyDeletei join u an ur family in thanking Almighty God 4 ur lyf.
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It is a miracle indeed,thank God.Anny
ReplyDeleteOts really a miracle, i wanna appreciate God n your behalf.
ReplyDeleteWhat?????!!!!! He survived??? na wa o. I am going to start going to MFM for real
ReplyDeleteGoose bumps all over my body,God is so good,he is worthy 2 b praised.
ReplyDeleteHis God has proved himself faithful.make car go,life is more important
ReplyDeleteBro Oladimeji,y☺ΰr life ȋ̝̊̅§ a living testimony,A̶̲̥̅♏ happy w̶̲̥̅̊ı̣̣̣t̶̲̥̅̊h̶̲̥̅̊ ųя family.Bro hold tight to that ųя GOD.congrats
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ReplyDeleteAlleluia King Of Glory! Master of the universe. Alagbara ni Olorun. Ko si ohun ti ko le se. To Amighty God be the Glory. Thank you Jesus. Congrats bro Oladimeji.
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ReplyDeleteReally,This is a Big Miracle..But from what the Driver said, i believe he lost control after he avoided the accident ed Vehicle on the Bridge..Driving isn't as easy as it seems + Wicked hands could be involved , who knows?? I'm very Happy he survived this + i pray God's gonna favour him with a 2012 model!
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ReplyDeletethe God of elijah,daniel and Olukoya will never allow any harm to come to members of MFM.thank you Lord!
ReplyDeleteReally a miracle! God be praised! Satan shame unto u!!!
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ReplyDeleteThank God for your life. Na only God know wetin really happen,maybe na sleep carry you sef..anyway thank God you are alive.
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ReplyDeletecould not swim yet he did'nt drown in dt sea(nt swimming pool o).
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My people GOD does exist!take it!he's a miracle
ReplyDeletemiracle indeed, he shud just go 4 thanksgiving,shikena
ReplyDeleteThank God for his life u shall live to see ur children children no man can kill u keep worshipping ur God ur hands are clean
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous @ 1.56pm I totally agree with you. The guy needs to have a medical check up and full blood work done. Lots of folks out there with medical conditions they are not even aware of and thus pose a danger to us all on the roads.
ReplyDeleteSome folks cannot see at night or when it rains and yet insist on driving. They admit this and will not go for an eye test cause "I do not want to use glasses"
Tanx to God....
ReplyDeleteits so good to know u survived. May God be praised!
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ReplyDeleteNigerians and our innate ability to religionise everything. This man simply slept off on the steering wheel and he is only lucky to be alive. plain and simple
ReplyDeleteHMM..The devil is a liar. the man must obviously be a prayer warrior. the devil couldnt finish his job sef. shame on the devil. MFM for life
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ReplyDeleteI am guessing that this guy is kinda confused. I saw the accident on Saturday and it was on the Mainland to Island side of the road. So, I don't get how he could have been heading home from the Island. All the same, he has been given a second chance in life that many in his position aren't so lucky to have. He should praise and give thanks to the Lord.
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ReplyDeleteWow,father Lord thank u for this great miracle *dancing*
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ReplyDeleteI thank God for ur life.God is truly worthy of our Praise!
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U r a fool, so u don't believe there is God. U better think abt hw u sleep and wake up evday and ask ur self who is behind it. God is more than able
ReplyDeleteReally thank God for his safety but this is wonderful beyond thinking. Does he mean, he doesn't know how the car plunge over the bridge and fell into the lagoon. The devil is a liar and shall always Fail in his mission.
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To God be the glory. He has done great thing. If the Lord be for His annointed, WHO can be against him. Thank you Jesus. Indeed u are a miraculous God.
ReplyDeletepraise the Lord!!!!!!! Halleluyah!!!!!.
ReplyDeleteTouch not my anointed and do my Prophet no harm. The driver walked through the valley of death triumphantly and miraculously, no evil befell him. I worship ur supremacy Lord.
ReplyDeleteWe thank God he's even alive to explain whether or not he was speeding.
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Last month, a car ahead of me suddenly spun out of control and headed into the bush. The driver couldn't tell what happened, all she knew was that the car suddenly veered right, it was a brand new car. On further checks we found out that the rear camber which holds the tire had snapped into two leaving the tire bent. It could be that the Sienna was an accidented tokunbo car, repaired in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteThank God for his life, but I still think he needs a thorough med check.Blanking out like that could be an indication of an underlying condition.
ReplyDeleteThers sure stl a GOD dat rules in d affairs of men.evn in or unfaithfulness he remains faithful. For those who doubt,may God open d eyes of their heart so dey can experience U
ReplyDelete*Linda. Here's the Naija factor again. When this happens in the developped world, certain questions are asked. He is tested for drunk driving/ the car is examined for defects to see the brand need to be recalled./ the roads are examined to see a possible cause. In my country, they blame it on the devil and attempt to test God.
ReplyDeleteWe thank GOD for his life, but how can a car of such, the Airbag did not release, A car he just bought 8days old ,For those who think of buying American Brands, please watch out when buying one, for converted cars from right to left,Accidents vehicles, which are re branded Nigeria and sold to Nigerian at affordable price. Never u trust car dealers. please your safety is very important.
ReplyDeleteWe thank GOD for his life, but how can a car of such, the Airbag did not release, A car he just bought 8days old ,For those who think of buying American Brands, please watch out when buying one, for converted cars from right to left,Accidents vehicles, which are re branded Nigeria and sold to Nigerian at affordable price. Never u trust car dealers. please your safety is very important.
ReplyDeleteWe thank GOD for his life, but how can a car of such, the Airbag did not release, A car he just bought 8days old ,For those who think of buying American Brands, please watch out when buying one, for converted cars from right to left,Accidents vehicles, which are re branded Nigeria and sold to Nigerian at affordable price. Never u trust car dealers. please your safety is very important.
ReplyDeleteTo God be d glory
ReplyDeletewhat a mighty man we serve
ReplyDeleteGOD IS GOD..HE WILL NEVER FAIL.
ReplyDeleteI THANK GOD FOR PROVING HIMSELF AS GOD IN THIS ACCIDENT.HE HAS SHOWN THAT HE IS STILL ON THE THRONE.CONGRATS SIR FOR THE ESCAPE,HIS PROMISE HAS COME TO PAST IN YOUR LIVE.HE SAID with long live will i SATISFY THEE.I WANT TO APPEAL TO AS MANY WHO ARE YET TO ACCEPT GOD AS THEIR SAVIOUR TO DO THAT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.ONLY GOD WOULD HAS DONE THIS.NO god CAN DO IT BUT GOD,SO ACCEPT HIM TODAY AS HE KNOCKS AT YOUR DOOR TO COME IN.
ReplyDeleteAll we have to say is thank u Jesus.The race is not to the best of cars, it's not to the experienced drivers.May God shield us 4rm danger,it's then u'd understand
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ReplyDeletenaija people and jazz .... no be jazz oh .. so many toyota recalls in the US. But sha, the escape from death was a miracle. For that, we thank God.
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