Expectant woman gives birth at Lagos Bus Stop

An expectant woman who suddenly went into labour at the popular Onipanu Bus Stop, while waiting for a shuttle bus has delivered a baby boy.

The General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oluwadamilola Oke-Osanyintolu who disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday said the woman delivered at about 9am.
According to him the Agency’s Emergency Response Team had received a distressed call from bystanders at Onipanu bus stop in respect of an heavily pregnant woman who unexpectedly went into labour at the bus stop while waiting to board a bus.

“LRT and the agency’s paramedics moved in swiftly in collaboration with some market women at the bus stop, provided a temporary makeshift in ensuring the safe delivery of the baby and the well-being of the mother.

“Fortunately, the woman was successfuly delivered of a bouncing baby boy amidst jubilation,” he said.

Oke-Osanyintolu said the officials after stabilizing the mother and newborn infant quickly transported them to nearest hospital for further medical care and attention.