‘Off Third Mainland Bridge,’ Lady jumps unto Lagos Lagoon, dies
“Two elderly men also allegedly took own lives In Abeokuta”
Tragedy struck on Thursday as three Nigerians died in circumstances described by the Police as alleged suicide in Lagos and Abeokuta, both cities in the South-West Nigeria.
Platforms Africa reports that a yet-to-be-identified woman jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the waters near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront in Lagos State, resulting in her death despite rescue efforts.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, and marine police officers swiftly responded to the emergency.
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The woman’s body was recovered at the University of Lagos shore slipway, but medical personnel confirmed her death upon arrival.
The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the report, stating that the deceased’s body has been evacuated to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba for preservation.
This came as Police in Ogun State also stated that two men in Abeokuta died of alleged suicide.
While one was reported to have hung himself in a bush, the Police spokesperson said that the other jumped into a well.
“Bodies of the two victims have been deposited in the Mortuary while investigations are on-going on the incidents that led to their death,” the state’s Police PRO said.
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