Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a nurse over the death of a 36-year-old woman simply identified as Abiola in the Lekki area of the state.
The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the deceased’s driver reported the incident at the Maroko Police Division.
Hundeyin said the driver reported that that his employer whom he drove to a clinic in Lekki Phase 1 for a cosmetic procedure to enhance her figure — specifically, a Brazilian Butt Lift, died.
“Upon their 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.
“Detectives from the command had visited the scene, gathered evidence, inspected and photographed the woman’s remains and subsequently transported the corpse to a morgue for autopsy.”
“The nurse has been taken into custody while investigation into the incident continues.”