Man who jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Lekki – Ikoyi link bridge in Lagos on Friday has been identified as Adekunle Oluseyi John.
Lagos State Police Command spokesman, ASP Olarinde Famous – Cole, said the deceased is about 40 years-old and is an indigene of Ondo State.
“Report on the suicide was reported at Maroko Division at about 10:15am and police operatives quickly rushed to the scene and alerted rescue unit.
“During a search of the area, his mobile phone was retrieved from the scene. The man is about 40 years of age named Adekunle Oluseyi John from Ondo state.
“Rescue operations by the police and other bodies are ongoing, “ the police spokesman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.
NAN reports that Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Marine Police are still searching for the body.