This was after beating Rivers United 1-0 in a keenly contested South South derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
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The General Manager made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lagos, saying the incident occurred at about 2pm.
Sanwo-Olu extolled the leadership qualities of the late Johnson, saying the deceased, in addition to being a military officer, was a thinker who initiated ideas that set Lagos on the path of development after the State was created in 1967.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of General Mobolaji Johnson, describing him as a man of impeccable and unassailable character who laid the foundation for modern Lagos.
Tinubu also described him a man of high integrity who served Lagos with dedication and determination.
Ambode, who spoke at a ceremony to unveil the park known as Johnson, Jakande, Tinubu Park and located in front of the State House of Assembly and a few metres away from Lagos House, said it was part of efforts by his administration to immortalise heroes who worked hard for the emergence of Lagos as not only the Centre of Excellence, but also one of the most prominent City States in Africa
The governor said while answering questions at a Media Chat with Editors that the road was now the only one that had yet to be rehabilitated since it was built in 1967
The Governor in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, described late Funmi as an epitome of humility, uprightness and one who had passion for teaching.