In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, an unidentified woman jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge into the Lagos Lagoon, leading to her untimely death despite swift rescue efforts. The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.
Marine police officers on patrol in the area sped to the scene and pulled her body from the UNILAG shore slipway. Unfortunately, despite efforts, medical staff at the university confirmed that she did not survive.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Friday. The police took her body to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba for preservation after her death. The police are trying to establish the woman’s identity and the reasons behind the incident.
The authorities have appealed to those with helpful information to come forward. The tragedy has sparked widespread discussions online, with many social media users emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
- @Albertdrenatty: “Depression is real. Life is tough, but suicide is never the answer. If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone. There’s always someone willing to listen. Let’s check on our loved ones more often. Rest in peace to the departed.”
- @realTobiAkinbo: “This must be a relationship or marriage problem. The government needs to construct a net around the Third Mainland Bridge to trap such instances. Suicide is never the answer.”
- @247Truthteller: “Speak to individuals always, more than ever before because more than half the population of the nation are going through things.”
- @Sundayjctrucks: “Life can be too much for some, and we will never know their struggles. Let’s be nicer to one another.”
- @UtMuktar: “Life can be really tough, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. But just remember, even in the worst times, suicide is never the solution. Troubles are temporary, and there is always hope.”.
