LAGOS, Nigeria – A yet-to-be-identified woman has died after jumping into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred on Thursday, March 13, 2025, around 4 PM, near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, according to a statement from Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command.
Swift Response by Marine Police
Hundeyin stated that Marine Police stationed in the area responded immediately, recovering the woman’s body at the UNILAG shore slipway.
“An unidentified lady, whose name is yet unknown, reportedly jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge into the water at UNILAG waterfront on Thursday at about 4 PM,” Hundeyin said.
“She was recovered at the University of Lagos shore-slip way by a team of marine police attached there, and she was confirmed dead by a team of UNILAG medical doctors in the presence of a police team from Sabo division.”
The body has been moved to the Infectious Disease Hospital Mortuary in Yaba for preservation while efforts are underway to establish her identity.
Renewed Concerns Over Mental Health Awareness
The tragic incident has once again highlighted concerns over mental health challenges and the need for stronger support systems to help those in crisis.
Suicide incidents from Lagos bridges, particularly the Third Mainland Bridge, have been a recurring issue, raising calls for increased intervention strategies.
The Lagos State Police Command has urged anyone with information about the woman’s identity to come forward, assisting in the ongoing investigation.
As authorities work to identify the deceased, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness, community vigilance, and access to crisis intervention resources in preventing such tragedies.
