A 36-year-old woman, identified only as Abiola, has died while undergoing a buttock enlargement procedure at a clinic in Lekki-Phase 1, Lagos State.
According to The PUNCH, the tragic incident reportedly occurred around 3 pm on Monday, and was disclosed to our correspondent on Wednesday.
Sources reveal that Abiola had left her home in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, Ibeju Lekki, and instructed her driver to take her to the clinic for the cosmetic surgery.
The procedure, commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift, involves the transfer of fat from other areas of the body to the buttocks to enhance its size and shape.
However, complications arose shortly after Abiola received an injection as part of the procedure. She allegedly lost consciousness and began gasping for breath, prompting a rush to a nearby hospital in Lekki Phase 1, where she was later pronounced dead.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating, “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.”
A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case, said a suspect linked to the incident was taken into custody on Tuesday. “We are looking into the circumstances surrounding her death to determine if there was any negligence involved,” the source added.
