Kingsley Gabriel, a student of the Lagos State University on Monday afternoon jumped into the river from Falomo Bridge in a bid to commit suicide.
This was made known by the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA.
Reports said Gabriel was quickly rescued from drowning in the water by LASWA officials who responded swiftly to the incident.
A LASWA source said the student was taken to the Falomo Police Station after he was rescued by the officials.
It was not clear why Gabriel decided to end his life by jumping from the Falomo Bridge into the water.
