Nurse Arrested As Woman Dies After Injection At BBL Clinic In Lagos

The Lagos State Police have apprehended a nurse in Lekki following the death of a 36-year-old woman, known simply known as Abiola.

Speaking via a statement, Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed that the driver of the deceased reported the incident at the Maroko Police Division.

According to Hundeyin, the driver explained that he drove his employer, a resident of Diamond Estate in Sangotedo-Lekki, to a clinic in Lekki Phase 1 for a cosmetic procedure to enhance her figure, specifically, a Brazilian Butt Lift.

However, Abiola lost her life during the procedure.

The driver said the deceased died after a nurse administered an injection on her.

He said, ”Upon our arrival, the clinic owner directed a nurse to administer the injection on Abiola. Moments later, chaos ensued as the woman lost consciousness and started gasping for breath.

“Desperate for help, the driver rushed Abiola to another hospital in Lekki Phase 1 but she was confirmed dead by the staff on duty upon arrival.

Hundeyin added that detectives had visited the scene, where they meticulously gathered evidence, inspected and photographed her remains and subsequently transported the corpse to a public morgue for autopsy.

He confirmed that the nurse involved has been taken into custody and the commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, has asked for an investigation into the harrowing incident