The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State has rescued an elderly woman who attempted to jump into the lagoon from the Carter Bridge.
The incident occurred around 12:20 pm on Friday, according to a statement shared on the squad’s official X handle.
The RRS said its officers were on patrol when they spotted the woman attempting to take her life and quickly intervened to prevent the suicide.
The RRS statement explained that the woman was quickly taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story and gave her the opportunity to open up about her challenges.
It added that he later allowed the woman, her husband, and their 30-year-old son to hold a private family meeting to resolve their difference
“She was taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story.
“Afterwards, CSP Jejeloye allowed her, along with her husband and their 30-year-old son, to hold a private family meeting to address and resolve their differences.
“Following the meeting, the commander counseled the woman extensively and offered her a cash gift.”
Following the discussion, “CSP Jejeloye counselled the woman extensively and offered her a cash gift.”
The agency confirmed that the woman has since been released into the care of her husband and son.
“The family expressed deep gratitude to the commander for the squad’s timely intervention, his heartfelt advice, and the financial support, ” it stated.
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