A 36-year-old woman identified only as Abiola, has been confirmed dead. This was while she was undergoing a buttocks enlargement procedure, at a clinic in the Lekki-Phase 1 area of Lagos State.
On Wednesday, August 28, it was learnt the incident occurred around 3pm on Monday, August, 26.
A police source, who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the incident. Had said that the woman had left her home in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ibeju Lekki area of the state.
And had instructed her driver to take her to the clinic for the operation.
Upon arrival at the clinic, it was said that the clinic owner instructed a nurse to administer an injection to the young woman.
But, shortly after receiving the injection. It was gathered that Abiola reportedly lost consciousness and began gasping for breath.
To address the situation and prevent further complications. The deceased was rushed to a hospital in Lekki Phase 1, where she was confirmed dead.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin. Had confirmed the incident on Wednesday, August 28.
He said that a suspect linked to the crime was arrested on Tuesday.
Hundeyin said, “The private driver of the deceased reported the incident to the Maroko division. So, our officers visited the scene and the body was sent to a public morgue for an autopsy.
“So, the nurse who injected the deceased has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.”
