Operatives of the Lagos State Police from the Ikorodu Area Command have rescued a nineteen-year-old lady who was at the verge of committing suicide.
The Command’s Police Command Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed that police officers from the Ikorodu Division were able to avert the suicidal act.
SP Hundeyin remarked that on June 29, 2024, at about 1400hrs, a concerned citizen informed police authorities about a young girl who was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical known as Sniper.
“Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the scene where the girl was located and prevented her from causing herself harm.
“Upon rescue, the lady, whose identity remains confidential, confessed that she had been driven to the brink of suicide due to severe emotional distress. She revealed that she was impregnated by a man who subsequently refused to take responsibility for the pregnancy.
Hundeyin further said, “Additionally, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who scammed her of her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business, further compounding her emotional and financial struggles.”
Meanwhile, he asserted that the young woman is currently receiving necessary psychological support while an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in her predicament.
The Police image-maker also highlights the importance of mental health awareness and encouraged anyone facing similar challenges to seek help promptly.