The search and rescue operation for Adetutu Adedokun, the bride-to-be who jumped into Lagos Lagoon on Thursday, November 10, has been temporarily suspended by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
According to a statement released by LASEMA, the agency is now waiting for her body to resurface.
”Situation Report regarding a suicide attempt at the 3rd Mainland Bridge by UNILAG Water front.
“Consequent upon the arrival of the LASEMA Response Team at the incident scene, on Thursday, 10th November, 2022, investigation revealed that a lady in her late thirties (30s) plunged into the Lagos Lagoon.
“Further investigation revealed that the lady alighted from a taxi on the bridge and plunged into the lagoon.
“The driver of the taxi claimed she was having a heated conversation with her fiance before alighting from the car.
“The LRT, Men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) collaborated together to search for the victim.
“The Agency’s Marine Team (divers) and officials of Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, conducted search and rescue operation.
“After a thorough search by the LASWA Officials and the Agency’s Marine Team (divers) the victim could not be found due to the high tide of the water, hence, search and rescue operation was suspended temporarily till the body resurfaces,’ the statement by the agency read.
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