Blind man, teenager attempt suicide on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge over hardship

Blind man, teenager attempt suicide on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge over hardship

The Lagos State Police Command had reported that a 65-year-old visually impaired man, Ewenla Adetomiwa, was saved from an attempted suicide at the Third Mainland Bridge, where he planned to jump into the lagoon.

The incident, which occurred on September 4, 2024, at around 2:30 p.m., was brought to light by the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin.

According to details gathered, Adetomiwa, who had come to the bridge with his two children, believed that by taking his life, the government would step in to care for them.

However, quick-thinking passersby noticed his intentions and intervened, preventing him from jumping into the lagoon.

Hundeyin stated, “There was a distress call that a man with his two children attempted to commit suicide by trying to jump into the lagoon on the third mainland bridge in the state.

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“He was prevented by a good Samaritan who alerted the police through the control room. Upon the receipt of the information, a team of policemen was sent to the scene where the victim, who lived in Ikorodu, and his two children were seen on the bridge.

“The victim and his 16-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy were taken to the station. During interrogation, the man admitted that he intended to commit suicide to enable the government to take charge of his children’s wellbeing if he had succeeded.”

In a separate incident, on August 30, 2024, an 18-year-old boy named Elijah, who was reportedly suffering from mental health issues, was also rescued from attempting to jump into the lagoon from the same bridge. Police reached out to his family, and he was later released into their care.

These events follow a similar case from June 2024, where the Rapid Response Squad rescued an American citizen attempting to commit suicide at the same location.

Authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to prevent such tragedies.

Blind man, teenager attempt suicide on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge over hardship