Nurse arrested as woman dies undergoing BBL in Lekki

Lagos police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin

Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 36-year-old woman simply identified as Abiola in the Lekki area of the state.

Abiola is said to have died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure at a clinic in the Lekki Phase 1.

In a statement, Lagos police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin said the deceased’s driver reported the incident at the Maroko Police Division.

“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,” he said.

“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 an investigation into the incident continues.”