Journalist Jackson Ude Says Lady Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon is a DSS Staff
- Nigerians were shocked when news filtered into the media space that a young lady jumped into the Lagos lagoon on Thursday, November 10
- US-based journalist, Jackson Ude has revealed that the lady is a staff of the DSS who got a commendation recently
- There are, however, reports that the lady did not drown as speculated but rescued by Nigerian Navy personnel
Twitter - Jackson Ude, the publisher of Pointblanknews.com has revealed that the lady who jumped into the Lagos lagoon on Thursday, November 10 is an official of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Ude made the revelation on Twitter with a photo of the said lady who he identified as Adetutu Adedokun.
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He wrote, while sharing a photo of the lady:
“This beautiful lady named Tutu, a staff of the Department of State Services, DSS, jumped into the Lagos Lagoon after a heated argument with her boyfriend.
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“Only four months ago, Tutu got commendation from the DG, DSS, as the best unarmed combat operative in her set.”
Meanwhile, there are rumours that the lady was rescued by the Nigerian Navy but authorities in Lagos are yet to buttress this claim.
Young lady jumps into Lagoon at Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
Legit.ng had earlier reported that the young married lady jumped inside the lagoon at the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos state to the shock of many around.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the incident happened in a flash when suddenly the lady alighted from a cab and plunged into the stretch of water.
The ca driver revealed that an argument had ensued between the lady and her husband before she hopped out and plunged into the lagoon.
Nigerian states, households battle with massive flood
Recall that in recent weeks, flood have taken over major states in Nigeria, displacing homeowners and businesses.
The impact so far has been devastating and many have in recent days been rendered homeless in states like Taraba, Anambra, Kogi states and more.
Farmlands have also been affected by the unfortunate development, which experts say would affect the cost price of produce in the coming months.
Oyedepo distributes relief materials to flood victims in Kogi state
On its part, Winners Chapel network of churches in Kogi state affected by flood recently received relief materials and cash from the founder of the church, Bishop David Oyedepo.
Bishop Oyedepo also extended the gesture to residents of the state who are not members of the church.
The food packs given to the residents contained rice, beans, and garri and a sum of 10,000 for each beneficiary.
Source: Legit.ng
