Police Rescue 23-Year-Old in Lagos After Suspected Insecticide Consumption

Police operatives in Lagos have rescued a 23-year-old man who was found unconscious after allegedly consuming an insecticide in the Magodo area of the state.

According to police sources, the incident was reported to the Isheri Police Division on June 21 by Aminat Odofin, a resident of No. 24 Nojim Nije Street, Magodo.

The complainant reportedly told officers that at about 8:40 a.m., she discovered Michael Bliss — whom she had cared for since he was seven years old — lying unconscious inside a room in the residence.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident may have occurred after the young man was confronted over an alleged theft, leading to suspicions that he ingested an insecticide.

Following the report, detectives visited the scene and documented evidence as part of ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the case.

The victim was immediately taken to Spark View Hospital in Magodo, where he received emergency medical attention.

Police sources said the 23-year-old was responding to treatment and remained under protective supervision as investigations continued.

Authorities said efforts were underway to determine the full details and circumstances surrounding the incident.