Woman jumps to her death from third mainland bridge

Lagos
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A woman has lost her life after eyewitnesses saw her jump off the Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon in front of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront on Thursday around 3 p.m.

Her identity remains unknown, as no form of identification was found on her.

Marine Police officers from the Akoka division were alerted about an hour after the incident.

They quickly moved to the scene and pulled her remains out of the water.

She was taken to the UNILAG shore, where medical personnel examined her and was confirmed dead.

Her remains have been taken to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) morgue in Yaba for autopsy and preservation.

The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation to identify her and determine the details surrounding the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about her to come forward.

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