A woman was rescued on Tuesday after she reportedly jumped into the Lagos Lagoon from the Idumota section of the Carter Bridge in what was believed to be an attempt to take her own life.

The incident, which happened on the afternoon of August 4, attracted the attention of commuters, pedestrians and boat operators in the area, who quickly responded to rescue her.

Eyewitnesses said the woman plunged into the lagoon before nearby boat operators moved towards her and successfully brought her out of the water alive.

A video circulating online captured the moment the woman, appearing distressed and confused, was seated inside a rescue boat shortly after she was pulled from the lagoon.

During the rescue operation, a crowd gathered on the bridge, with some bystanders appealing to the boat operator not to immediately hand the woman over to the police.

Some members of the public were also heard expressing concern about her emotional condition while questioning the circumstances that may have led to the incident.

The development has renewed discussions on the importance of mental health awareness, emotional support systems and the need for early intervention for individuals experiencing psychological distress.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, and details about the woman’s identity and current condition remain unknown.

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of three newly passed-out military recruits along the Anka/Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.

The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, ANIPR, ANISMA.

According to the statement, the suspects, identified as Abubakar Mallan Abubakar of Gargam Village, Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and Usman Muhammadu of Ajera, Ilorin, Kwara State, were arrested on August 1 at about 6:15 a.m. during a targeted operation based on credible intelligence.

The police said preliminary investigation revealed that one of the suspects made useful disclosures regarding the abduction of the three military recruits, who were kidnapped in July 2026 along the Kwanan Mayanchi–Gurusu axis of Zamfara State.

According to the command, one of the victims, Kabiru Hassan, is from Ribah in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, while the other two recruits are from Zuru Local Government Area.

The police confirmed that all three victims have regained their freedom.

The command said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to identifying, arresting and prosecuting all those connected with the abduction.

No fewer than nine people were reportedly killed and burnt beyond recognition, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road crash that occurred late Monday night along the Bauchi–Maiduguri Federal Highway.

The accident was said to have occurred near Zangoro village in Bauchi State and involved a Toyota commercial bus and a MAN diesel tipper truck travelling in opposite directions.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a First Information Report issued on Tuesday.

According to the report, the crash occurred at about 11:20 pm on Monday and was reported to the corps five minutes later. FRSC rescue operatives arrived at the scene at 11:40 pm, recording a response time of 15 minutes.

The Toyota bus, with registration number DRZ133LG, was being used for commercial transportation, while the tipper truck, which had no registration number, was conveying sand.

The FRSC said all 17 occupants involved in the crash were male adults. Nine of them were confirmed dead and burnt beyond recognition, while the remaining eight suffered varying degrees of injuries.

The corps attributed the crash to a tyre burst the vehicles were in motion.

The injured victims were evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited in the hospital mortuary.

The report added that the vehicles involved in the crash and other recovered property had been handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Bauchi State Police Command for further investigation.

The rescue operation was led by the Sector Rescue and Maintenance Area Officer in Toro.