Hardship: Residents rescue man from suicide attempt at Third Mainland Bridge

A 59-year-old Lagos resident, identified as Yemi, has revealed that overwhelming personal challenges led him to attempt suicide.

Yemi was saved by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while trying to leap into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday.

The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Hundeyin tweeted, “At about 1200hrs today (Friday), 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.”

He added that Yemi has been taken into protective custody pending the arrival of his family.

“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,” the PPRO said.

News360 Nigeria reported on July 10 that Lagos State Police Officers rescued an American citizen from attempting suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge.

According to Hundeyin, the American, whose name was not disclosed, was driven to the bridge by his baby mama at approximately 1:23 p.m.

Hundeyin had revealed that the American, who is in his early 30s, directed his baby mama to park her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into the Lagoon.

A passerby who noticed his suspicious behaviour had alerted patrolling Rapid Response Squad operatives, who persuaded him not to jump.