Tragedy struck in Lagos State on Monday as a 36-year-old woman, identified as Abiola, lost her life during a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in Lekki-Phase 1.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around 3 pm.
Abiola was seeking a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a cosmetic surgery involving fat transfer from other body parts to achieve a fuller buttock shape.
According to a police source, Abiola had left her home in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ibeju Lekki, and instructed her driver to take her to the clinic for the operation.
Upon arrival at the clinic, the clinic owner instructed a nurse to administer an injection to the young woman.
However, 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, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating 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. Our officers visited the scene and the body was sent to a public morgue for an autopsy. The nurse who injected the deceased has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.”
