Lagos, Nigeria – In a shocking incident that has sent shivers down the spines of Lagosians, a woman was reported to have jumped into the murky waters of the Lagos River from a moving boat on Wednesday evening.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman, whose identity remains unknown, was a passenger on a commercial boat traveling from Ikorodu to CMS when she suddenly stood up and leaped overboard. The boat was reportedly in motion at the time of the incident.
The boat’s crew and fellow passengers were left in a state of shock and disbelief. They immediately raised the alarm and initiated a search and rescue operation. However, despite their efforts, the woman could not be found.
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has since deployed divers to scour the river for the missing woman. As of this report, the search operation is still ongoing.
The reasons behind the woman’s desperate act remain unclear. Some speculate that she may have been suffering from mental distress, while others believe she could have been fleeing from danger.
Sadly, this is not the first such incident to occur on Lagos waterways. In 2021, a young woman jumped into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, sparking widespread concern about the safety of commuters.
The latest incident has reignited calls for improved safety measures on Lagos waterways. Experts have urged the government to enforce stricter regulations, provide better training for boat operators, and install safety barriers on bridges and jetties.
The community of Ikorodu, where the woman is believed to have boarded the boat, is in mourning. Residents have expressed their shock and sadness over the incident, and they are praying for the woman’s safe return.
As the search and rescue operation continues, the identity of the missing woman and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain shrouded in mystery. The authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help shed light on this tragic event.