Police operatives in Lagos State have rescued a 23-year-old man who was found unconscious in the Magodo area after allegedly ingesting an insecticide.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident was reported by Odofin, who stated that at about 08:40 a.m. she discovered the victim, identified as Michael Bliss, lying unconscious inside a room where he had lived under her care since the age of seven.
Preliminary findings suggested that the young man may have consumed a quantity of insecticide after being confronted over an alleged theft.
Following the report, detectives from the Lagos State Police Command visited the scene, documented evidence, and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Spark View Hospital in Magodo, where he received emergency treatment.
Police sources confirmed that the 23-year-old is responding to treatment and remains under protective custody while investigations continue.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident and whether any external factors contributed to his condition.
