Suicide: LASEMA, divers search for woman who reportedly dived into Lagos lagoon
A rescue search party has been launched by the Marines and The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) for the woman who allegedly plunged into the Lagoon on 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos around 6pm on Sunday.
There has been conflicting accounts of the incident. One version of the account said the woman was a passenger in an UBER car, driving inward Lagos Island, when she told the driver to stop. She reportedly alighted from the vehicle, crossed the road and plunged into the lagoon.
Another version said that the deceased was a man, who parked his Ford Explorer car on top of the 3rd Mainland bridge and plunged into the lagoon. Pictures of the vehicle with plate number APP 190 CE have since gone viral on social media to locate family and friends of the mysterious person.
The Police spokesperson, SP Chike Oti, said the “Command had yet to ascertain the veracity of the claim, adding that it was not leaving anything to chances”.
The General Manager of LASEMA, Mr. Adeshina Tiamiyu, said “rescue operatives had been searching for the alleged victim since 5pm on Sunday when the incident allegedly happened”.
He described it as a “developing story”, saying the agency was still trying to get its facts right.
