Diploma Holder Commits Suicide, Jumps Into Lagoon At Third Mainland Bridge

Lekan Odunare, a bearer of a National Diploma certificate, is said to have attempted suicide by jumping into the Lagos Lagoon.

The victim, whose body had yet to be found, jumped into the lagoon in the Epe area around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, according to The Punch.

Lekan was seen resting on the railings of a bridge before jumping into the waves in a video that went viral on social media.

A man photographing the situation was heard questioning his intentions before he dove in.

Before diving into the lagoon, Lekan, who appeared distraught, did not respond to any of the inquiries.

Many social media users, on the other hand, were perplexed as to why the man behind the camera did not attempt to help him.

The victim’s remains have yet to be discovered, according to a source.

The source said, “The boy is like a younger brother to me. I saw the news first on Facebook and I called his elder brother to ask if it was true and he said yes. When I asked if they had found the body, he said they had not found it but that the people that were around the area said he died after jumping into the lagoon.

“I can’t say why he jumped into the lagoon; probably he was depressed or something. He has finished his national diploma and was learning surveying; I don’t know why he would jump into the lagoon.”

Usman, the deceased’s brother, stated his brother never spoke openly about anything that bothered him.

He said, “I don’t even understand the situation. He just wished to do that to himself. He used to be depressed once in a while, but at least he should have come out and spoken to someone. If there was anything bothering him, he should have talked but that was how he chose to live his life. It has not been easy for our mother, but she will get over it as time goes on.

“We have not seen his body; we are searching for his body and hoping he will float to the shore because the lagoon is deep and nobody can enter into it.”

He further claimed that the family did not report the incident to the authorities.

Nosa Okubor, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s Public Relations Officer, said the agency has not received any reports concerning the incident.

Adekunle Ajisebutu, the state Police Public Relations Officer, promised to find out and get back to The Punch.

As of the time of filing this report, he had yet to do so.

Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, said that the agency had no information on the matter.