Tragedy as Lady Dies During ‘Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery’ in Lagos, Police React

Tragedy as Lady Dies During ‘Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery’ in Lagos, Police React

  • Lagos police have confirmed the death of a woman reportedly who passed away during a butt lift surgery
  • The 36-year-old woman allegedly died while undergoing ‘Brazilian butt lift surgery at a clinic in Lekki, Lagos
  • Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to the press on Wednesday in a statement, adding that the nurse who carried out the procedure has been arrested

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Lagos state police command has arrested a nurse in the Lekki area of the state following the death of a 36-year-old woman known only as Abiola.

Young lady dies during butt lift surgery, police take action
Woman dies during butt lift surgery, police react. Image of Lagos police spokesperson for illustration purposes. Photo credit: Benjamin Hundeyin
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How did the woman die?

Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, August 28, that the driver of the deceased reported the incident to the Maroko Police Division.

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Hundeyin said the driver reported that his employer, a resident of Diamond Estate in Sangotedo-Lekki, whom he drove to a clinic in Lekki Phase 1 for a cosmetic procedure to enhance her figure, specifically, a Brazilian Butt Lift, died, Channels TV reported.

He said:

”Upon our arrival, the clinic owner directed a nurse to administer the injection on Abiola. Moments later, chaos ensued as the woman lost consciousness and started gasping for breath.
“Desperate for help, the driver rushed Abiola to another hospital in Lekki Phase 1 but she was confirmed dead by the staff on duty upon arrival.”

Speaking further, Hundeyin added that detectives had visited the scene and they meticulously gathered evidence.

The Police PPRO noted that the officers also inspected and photographed her remains and subsequently transported the corpse to a public morgue for autopsy.

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Hundeyin, however, confirmed that the nurse involved has been taken into custody and the commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, has asked for an investigation into the harrowing incident, The Punch reported.

Gunmen kill monarch's son

In another development, Legit.ng reported that the Ajiran community in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos state, was gripped by tension and apprehension.

This follows the shooting death of Damola, the son of the community's traditional ruler, Ojomu Tijani Akinloye of Ajiran land, on Monday, August 26.

A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity disclosed that Demola was shot and butchered by gunmen, leaving many people to leave the community.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.