Crimes

Man jumps into Ikoyi-Lekki lagoon

A yet-to-be-identified man has jumped into the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge lagoon in Lagos State.

It was gathered that the man jumped into the lagoon on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

An eyewitness, who identified himself simply as Temitope, tweeted: “Depression is real. 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.”

READ ALSO: Lady who jumped into Lagos lagoon identified as DSS officer

Another tweep, Temitola, said: “Someone just jumped down from Ikoyi Link Bridge. People are tired fa.”

Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said: “Our men are there, controlling the crowd as other rescue teams arrive.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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