A man identified simply as Azeez has been confirmed dead after reportedly jumping into Lagos lagoon while being chased by a mob for allegedly stealing bags of cement. 

The Director in charge of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said he arrived at the scene of the incident to see the lifeless body of the deceased who drowned. 

His corpse has now been evacuated and deposited at the Mainland General Hospital mortuary in Yaba. 

A statement released by the police read; 

"SITUATION REPORT

SUICIDE/DROWNING