An unidentified adult has jumped into the lagoon at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State.

Punch reports that the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency responders are said to be currently at the scene as efforts are ongoing to recover the victim from the water, while the area has also been cordoned off by the police.

Punch further reports that the state Public Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident.

He was quoted to have said, “The incident happened truly. Marine police and the Lagos State emergency officials are here. Efforts are still on to bring out his body dead or alive.”

The Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Amodu Shakiru, also confirmed the incident.