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Horror As Man Parks Vehicle On Third Mainland Bridge, Jumps Into The Lagos Lagoon – See Photos

An unknown man has left many people in serious shock after he alighted from his vehicle before jumping into the Lagos lagoon.

A yet-to-be identified man left many in serious shock this morning in Lagos after he parked his vehicle on third mainland bridge and jumped into the water.

It was gathered that the unidentified man parked the vehicle which he was driving, and which had other occupants, on top of the bridge, with the excuse that he wanted to ease himself.

To everyone’s surprise, he was said to have just jumped over the railings of the bridge into the lagoon.

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According to reports, the Marine Police, Lagos state government rescue boats and local divers have recovered the body of the jumper in the lagoon after RRS riders got to the scene almost immediately and radioed for assistance.

The incident has caused a heavy traffic gridlock in the area.

See more photos below:

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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