Woman Dies By Suicide On Third Mainland Bridge

By Bukola Kayode

A yet-to-be-identified woman took her own life by jumping into the Lagos lagoon, from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday.

An eyewitness told Vanguard that the incident occurred around 4 p.m. at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront part of the bridge.

According to Vanguard reporting marine police officers stationed in the area swiftly responded to the emergency and subsequently recovered the body despite rescue efforts.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident on Friday.

He explained that, despite the marine police officers’ efforts to save her, medical personnel from the University of Lagos confirmed her death upon arrival.

Hundeyin confirmed that the deceased’s body has since been evacuated to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba for preservation.

“Today, March 13, 2025, at about 1600 hours, an unidentified woman reportedly jumped from the Third Mainland Bridge into the water near the UNILAG waterfront at approximately 1500 hours.

“She was recovered at the University of Lagos shore slipway by a team of marine police officers stationed in the area. Despite their efforts, she was confirmed dead by a team of UNILAG medical doctors in the presence of officers from the Sabo Police Division.”