Woman gives birth inside Lagos Danfo bus during journey

Passengers aboard a industrial bus, popularly referred to as Danfo in Lagos, have been left astonished after a pregnant girl went into labour during a journey and delivered a child boy inside the car.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, disclosed that the lady was travelling throughout the state when she out of the blue went into labour.

According to the company, fellow passengers and different individuals on the scene rapidly rallied round her, helping with the supply whereas some supplied prayers for the secure arrival of the infant.

The girl efficiently delivered a boy, with medical responders and commuters subsequently offering help to make sure the protection of each mom and baby.

Footage of the incident circulating on social media confirmed moments surrounding the supply, with some witnesses suggesting that the new child be named Abiona, a Yoruba identify generally given to a toddler born during a journey or on the street.

The incident comes after an analogous prevalence was recorded at Onipanu Bus Stop alongside Ikorodu Road, the place a pregnant girl additionally delivered a child boy earlier than being taken to a medical facility.

In a separate account of the sooner incident, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, mentioned emergency responders arrived promptly after receiving details about a pregnant girl who went into labour whereas ready for transportation.

“In a swift response, LASEMA arrived at the scene to assist a pregnant woman who went into sudden labour while waiting for transport.

“The woman delivered a healthy baby boy. Both mother and child were stabilised by LASEMA paramedics before being transported to a nearby healthcare facility for post-natal care,” Oke-Osanyintolu acknowledged.