Woman Jumps Off Third Mainland Bridge

A yet-to-be-identified woman jumped off Third Mainland Bridge into the water near the UNILAG waterfront on Thursday at 3 pm.

It was gathered that her body had been recovered, and she had been certified dead despite efforts by the marine police stationed there to save her.

Confirming the incident, the Police Spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin revealed that the corpse had been taken to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba, Lagos.

“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.”

“Her body has been evacuated to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) Mortuary in Yaba, Lagos, for preservation,” Hundeyin added.