The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the unfortunate demise of a 39-year-old woman, Lilian Nwarache, who ingested a potent insecticide in the Iwaya area of Lagos State. This tragic incident was reportedly triggered by her prolonged illness.
Nwarache had been grappling with a persistent ailment and had sought solace in a church located in Iwaya. However, the weight of her condition proved overwhelming, leading her to consume an entire bottle of insecticide on November 3, 2023.
Following this act, she allegedly attempted to throw herself into a nearby canal, but passers-by intervened and prevented the dire outcome. She was swiftly transported to a hospital where a medical professional confirmed her passing.
According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, the deceased’s bag contained three passports and a Samsung phone.
He said, “It was reported on Friday, around 2 pm, at the Sabo police station, that a woman, 39-year-old, with an unknown address, committed suicide.
“She had been having a protracted illness and visited a church for prayers.
“But while in the frustrating condition, she drank a full bottle of a popular brand of insecticide and was making frantic efforts to jump into the canal.
“She was prevented and rushed to the health centre Iwaya where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty.”
“Detectives were immediately sent to the scene. Photographs were taken, the insecticide plastic containing little content, her three passports and one Samsung phone were recovered in her small bag.”
Hundeyin disclosed that efforts were in progress to contact her family members, while her corpse had been deposited at the Lagos Mainland Hospital Mortuary for an autopsy.
“Her corpse has been removed and deposited at the Lagos Mainland Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“Efforts are in progress to contact her family members and preliminary investigation is also in progress,” he added.
