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Man Dies After Jumping Into Canal to Evade Arrest in Lagos
A man tragically lost his life after reportedly jumping into a canal while trying to escape in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. The Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, shared details on his verified X account, confirming the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10 a.m. near Gowon Estate, Ipaja. The man, a passenger on a motorcycle going against traffic, fled on foot after spotting police officers. He ran through a nearby garage, discarding items from his pockets, and despite warnings about a canal ahead, he jumped in.
The police, surprised by his sudden actions, stopped their vehicle and approached the scene. After some time without locating him, they assumed he had successfully escaped. Hundeyin clarified that the officers did not pursue or interact with the man, who panicked upon seeing them. He expressed condolences to the man’s family and reassured the public of the police’s dedication to professional conduct.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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