22-Year-Old Takes Uber To Third Mainland Bridge…Jumps Into Lagoon

A 22-year-old Nigerian, Daibo Toju Davies, has reportedly jumped into the lagoon at the third mainland bridge in Lagos State on Saturday.

Davies was said to have boarded the Uber car-hailing service from Mercy Hospital in the Gbagada axis of Lagos and complained of stomach upset when they got the bridge connecting Lagos Island to the mainland.

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It was gathered that when the Uber driver stopped, the 22-year-old quickly alighted from the car and jumped into the lagoon.

The Uber cab registration was given as silver Toyota Corolla, KSF 426 GB.

The young man was identified from a sworn affidavit found in his belongings.

The affidavit showed that Davies resides at 17 Sosanya Street in Gbagada Soluyi area of Lagos State.

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Operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) are said to have arrived at the scene but are yet to find the young man.

LASEMA spokesperson, who confirmed the incident to journalists, said: “The guy boarded Uber from Gbagada and when they got to the Third Mainland Bridge, he told the driver that he had stomach upset and that he needed to relieve himself. So when the driver parked, he got down from the vehicle, abandoned his belongings and jumped into the water.

“The incident happened around 11 am and our team has responded but I can’t confirm if he would be rescued alive or dead.”

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