LASU student jumps into Lagos lagoon, rescued

An undergraduate of the Lagos State University (LASU ), Kingsley Gabriel , yesterday jumped into the Lagos lagoon, weeks after a woman was alleged to have jumped into the lagoon. It was gathered that the student jumped from Falomo Bridge into the lagoon at about 11 :00 a . m . leaving no reason for his action .

Confirming the incident , General Manager , Lagos State Waterways Authority ( LASWA ) , Mr . Damilola Emmanuel , lamented that the act was becoming rampant and worrisome on Lagos waterways .

According to him , the student was quickly rescued from drowning by LASWA rescue officials who responded swiftly to the incident , jumping into the lagoon to prevent him from drowning .