A yet-to-be-identified woman has died after jumping off Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, despite swift rescue efforts by marine police
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] tragic incident occurred in Lagos on Thursday afternoon as an unidentified woman jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the waters near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.
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Despite immediate rescue efforts, she did not survive.
The incident happened around 4 p.m., prompting a swift response from marine police officers stationed nearby.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman was seen standing on the bridge moments before the tragic leap.
Authorities are yet to determine her identity or the circumstances leading to the incident.
Following the distress call, marine police deployed rescue teams to recover the woman from the water. Unfortunately, she was unresponsive when retrieved.
Officials have since launched an investigation to uncover the reasons behind the incident, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns about mental health and bridge-related incidents in Lagos.
Authorities and mental health advocates have called for increased awareness, crisis intervention measures, and enhanced security on major bridges to prevent similar occurrences.
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For now, the Lagos State Police Command has assured the public that further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
