Police stop Lagos pregnant teenager from committing suicide

Police stop Lagos pregnant teenager from committing suicide

A 19-year-old woman who was abandoned by her lover after becoming pregnant and subsequently defrauded by scammers has been rescued from a suicide attempt, police have said.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the lady was rescued by officers from Ikorodu Area Command.

Hundeyin explained that a concerned citizen informed police authorities on June 29, 2024 at about 2 pm that the teenager was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical.

The Command’s spokesman said officers were dispatched to the scene where the teenager was located and prevented her from committing suicide.

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Hundeyin said, “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 police command’s spokesperson emphasised that the young woman is currently receiving essential psychological care and support.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the individuals who pushed the lady to attempt suicide, by the actions.

The command also took the opportunity to stress the significance of mental health awareness, urging anyone facing similar struggles to seek help promptly and without hesitation.

Police stop Lagos pregnant teenager from committing suicide