Police foil suicide attempt on Third Mainland Bridge
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the police command in Lagos state have rescued a 59-year-old man from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge.
RRS made this known in a post it shared on its official X handle, @rrsLagos767, on Friday.
According to the squad, the man was prevented from death by suicide on Friday at about 12:00 p.m.
“RRS bike riders on routine patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge prevented a man from jumping into the lagoon.
“The man, a resident of Ilasa area of the state, stated that he was overwhelmed by challenges,” the statement said.
RRS said that its commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, had counselled the suspect and directed him to be kept in protective custody pending the arrival of his family members.
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