Officials of the Rapid Response squad (RRS) on patrol of 3rd Mainland Bridge on Thursday afternoon stopped a lady from committing suicide by jumping into the lagoon.
It was learnt that the lady was attempting to jump into the lagoon outward Iyana Oworo end of the bridge when the officers restrained her.
The lady revealed, “I was beaten at home, that is why I ran away to commit suicide.”
It was said that the officers’ attention was drawn to the lady by a dispatch rider before racing to the scene to restrain her from jumping into the lagoon.
She has been conveyed to Iyana Oworo Police division, where efforts are in progress to contact her family members.
Suicide attempt: RRS prevents lady from jumping into Lagoon
