The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of an unidentified woman who reportedly jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.
Marine police officers stationed in the area responded swiftly to the emergency and recovered the woman’s body at the UNILAG shore slipway. Despite their efforts, medical personnel from the University of Lagos confirmed her death upon arrival. The deceased’s body has since been transported to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba for preservation.
Eyewitnesses at the scene suggested that the act may have been a suicide, although the exact circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in identifying the deceased and understanding the events that led to this unfortunate occurrence.