Police: Identity of man who jumped into Lagos lagoon confirmed

POLICE IN LAGOS have confirmed the identity of a 40-year-old man who jumped into the lagoon around Lekki–Ikoyi link bridge on Friday.

His attempt was deemed an apparent suicide plunge.

ASP Olarinde Famous–Cole, Lagos State Police Command spokesman,  said that the man is identified as Adekunle Oluseyi John from Ondo State.

He said: “Report on the suicide was reported at Maroko Division at about 10:15am and police operatives quickly rushed to the scene and alerted rescue unit.

“During a search of the area, his mobile phone was retrieved from the scene. The man is about 40 years of age named Adekunle Oluseyi John from Ondo state.

“Rescue operations by the police and other bodies is ongoing, “ the police spokesman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.

NAN also reports that Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Marine Police were at the scene in search of the body.

It was unclear what led to the suicide plunge but NAN gathered that the man pulled off his clothes and left some belongings, including his phone and ATM card, before jumping into the lagoon. 

Police: Identity of man who jumped into Lagos lagoon confirmed