The lifeless body of an unidentified man who reportedly jumped into the Lekki-Ikoyi link Bridge lagoon on Tuesday has been successfully recovered, bringing a somber end to the tragic incident.
As Nigerians anxiously await comprehensive details surrounding this heart-wrenching event, preliminary reports indicate that the diligent efforts of the Lagos State Emergency and Rescue Agency (LASEMA) culminated in the retrieval of the remains during the early hours of Thursday.
This painstaking recovery followed two days of unwavering dedication to search and rescue operations, a testament to the commitment of those involved in bringing closure to this distressing incident.
Immediately upon retrieval, the remains were conscientiously placed in a bag and subsequently transported to the Lagos morgue by the diligent members of the State Environmental Health Management Unit (SEHMU), ensuring proper handling and care.
It was recounted by eyewitnesses along the route that they had observed the heart-wrenching moment when the man plunged from the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, descending into the lagoon.
Moved by a shared concern for human life, commuters on the road promptly rushed to the bridge's barricade, hoping to catch a glimpse of the individual and render assistance if possible.
Temitope, one of the witnesses, expressed the gravity of the situation through a tweet: "Depression is real tbh 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."
Offering official confirmation of the incident, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, reassured the public that law enforcement was on the scene, maintaining crowd control as additional rescue teams converged to address the situation.