The Lagos State Police Command has stated that its men of the Rapid Rescue Service (RRS) have rescued an American citizen from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday.
According to a post on the X handle of the Lagos State Police Command, “The American name withheld was at 1:23 p.m. today restrained from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos
“The American, who is in his early 30s was driven to the Third Mainland Bridge by his Baby Mama in company of his daughter. He directed the lady who was unaware of his motive to park somewhere while he walked to a spot for a leap into the Lagoon.
“A passerby who observed his movement quickly alerted patrolling RRS operatives who persuaded him from jumping, and reunited him with his wife before taking them to RRS Headquarters in Alausa.”
Meanwhile, the Commander of RRS after talking the American and his family, directed that the case be transferred to the Gender Department, Lagos Police Command for further counselling and necessary actions.
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