An attempt by a 59-year-old man to commit suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge has been foiled by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has foiled.
The spokesperson of the
command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement said the man
identified simply as Yemi, attempted to jump into the lagoon from the bridge on
Friday, September 20, 2024.
According to the PPRO, the man
said he was overwhelmed by challenges.
“At about 1200hrs today, Rapid
Response Squad (RRS) bike riders on routine patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge
prevented a man from jumping into the lagoon. The man, one Yemi, aged 59 of
Ilasa, Lagos stated that he was overwhelmed by challenges,” the PPRO stated.
“Commander RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye has
counselled the suspect and has directed he be kept in protective custody
pending the arrival of his family members.”
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