A 19-year-old lady was on Saturday, June 29, rescued from ending own life by officers from Ikorodu Area Command, Lagos State, in an attempt to ingest a harmful chemical substance.
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 4.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the lady became frustrated after a man who impregnated her denied responsibility.
As if that was not enough, she became a victim of a fraudster who scammed her in her Point of Sale (PoS) business.
The PPRO, in the statement, said that at about 2pm, a concerned citizen informed police authorities of the young lady’s move to kill by an attempt to ingest the chemical popularly 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 also wishes to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and encourages anyone facing similar challenges to seek help promptly,” the statement read.
