Obasempire reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully intervened to prevent a 19-year-old woman from taking her own life today.
According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, officers responded swiftly to reports of a young woman attempting to ingest insecticide at approximately 2:00 pm.
The prompt intervention took place in response to a tip-off received by authorities.
“Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the scene where the girl was located and prevented from causing herself harm,” Hundeyin stated.
The rescued woman, whose identity has been kept confidential, disclosed that she had been grappling with severe emotional distress stemming from an unexpected pregnancy and financial fraud.
She recounted how the father of her unborn child had refused to take responsibility, exacerbating her emotional turmoil.
Furthermore, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who swindled her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business.
The Police statement confirmed that the young woman is currently receiving psychological support to address her emotional challenges.
An investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible for exploiting her vulnerable situation.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin reiterated the importance of mental health awareness and urged individuals facing similar difficulties to seek timely assistance.
The Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public welfare, extending beyond traditional crime prevention measures.
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