Why I attempted ending my life in Lagos lagoon— Farida Sobowale

Why I attempted ending my life in Lagos lagoon— Farida Sobowale

A popular Lagos State socialite, Farida Sobowale, owner of House of Phreedah Bodycare and Spa, has disclosed that frustration, failed marriage and other things pushed her to attempt to commit suicide on Thursday night.

It was earlier reported that some Lagos residents rescued Farida when she attempted to commit suicide by jumping into a lagoon from a bridge on Thursday.

She drove her Lexus SUV to the extension, descended and was reportedly going to hop into the lagoon when she was restrained by people.

According to a viral video, the Lagos socialite, who wore black attire, sobbed as she was held by some individuals who prevented her from jumping into the lagoon.

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However, Farida in a viral video on social media, asserted that frustration, failed marriage and other things pushed her to attempt to commit suicide.

Farida who was married to a Lagos socialite, Demola Okulaja, in a lavish wedding reportedly worth N100 million about two months ago, explained that her marriage had just crashed.