Lagos: Tragedy as Nigerian Man Jumps into Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Lagoon
Lekki-Ikoyi, Lagos State - The Lagos State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed that a yet-to-be-identified person has jumped into the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon.
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As reported by The Nation, onlookers have gathered that the spot to see how they can put up rescue efforts.
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Confirming the sad incident via his Twitter handle @BenHundeyin, the police PRO said:
“Our men are there, controlling the crowd as other rescue teams arrive”.
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A Twitter user, Temitope, who is an eyewitness said:
“Depression is real tbh Someone just jumped into the Ikoyi link bridge water right in front of me, not quite long. Hope he will not be lifeless before the rescue team arrives”
Another eyewitness said:
“Someone just jumped down from Ikoyi Link Bridge. People are tired fa.”
Huge Tragedy As 28-Year-Old Man Jumps Into Lagos Lagoon
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a 28-year-old man identified simply as Sodiq Aremu has taken his own life by jumping into the Lagos lagoon in Elegushi area of the state.
The deceased was said to have strolled towards the waterfront at Elegushi beach around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7, 2022.
Family members of man who jumped into Lagos lagoon speak
A family member of the man who jumped into the Lagos Lagoon has reacted to the incident saying he left his Ondo state residence three days ago.
The family member said the man identified as Adekunle Oluseyi attended a church programme at the Redemption Camp.
Tragedy as car plunges into Lagos lagoon
One woman has been confirmed dead after she was trapped in a silver-coloured Kia Rio car which plunged into the lagoon in Lagos.
The tragic incident happened on Saturday, February 18 at 7.47 pm when the vehicle veered off Mekwen Bridge, Bonny camp, Marina into the lagoon. There were two occupants in the car although only one of them survived.
Source: Legit.ng
