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In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge area of Lagos, the identity of the man who leaped into the lagoon on Tuesday has been revealed as Buka Abana. After days of intensive searching, rescue workers managed to recover Abana's lifeless body on Thursday.
Reports indicate that the 30-year-old, suspected to be grappling with drug addiction, had left his residence in Lekki Phase I approximately two days before the tragic event. Concerned family members, having formed a search party, received information about his presence near the bridge, prompting them to take immediate action.
According to an anonymous source familiar with the matter, "The man lived in Lekki Phase I. He had been taking Colorado. He was missing for two days, and his family members were searching for him. They got information that he was seen around the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, and they rushed there to take him home. Unfortunately, when he sighted them, he quickly jumped into the lagoon."
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this sequence of events in an interview. "The man's name is Buka Abana. He was aged 30. He had been taking Colorado hard drugs. He left home for two days, and in the process of searching for him, he sighted the family members and jumped into the lagoon as soon as he saw them," the PPRO explained.
Amodu Shakiru, the Head of Public Education at the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, issued a statement verifying the recovery of Abana's lifeless body. "The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service can confirm that the body of one adult male that jumped into the lagoon on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge has been recovered today (Thursday). Collaborative efforts were undertaken to ensure the joint operations were effective, involving various agencies and local stakeholders," Shakiru stated.
Further details emerged from Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA (Lagos State Emergency Management Agency). The statement shared, "The recovered body has been handed over to the family of the deceased in conjunction with the LASEMA Response Unit, SEHMU, LASWA Rescue Team, and officers of the Nigerian Police Force from Maroko Divisional Police Station. The operation has been concluded."
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the complex struggles faced by individuals dealing with addiction and mental health issues, highlighting the importance of support and awareness in our communities.
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