July 4, 2024

Officers from Ikorodu Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued a nineteen-year old lady who was on the verge of committing suicide.

This was disclosed by the Police Spokesperson in the State, Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday.

According to him, 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 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.

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.

“The young woman is currently receiving necessary psychological support while investigation is underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in her predicament.

The command however, highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and encouraged anyone facing similar challenges to seek help promptly.