A man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was spotted on Monday morning on top of a radio mast in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, attempting to take his own life.
This was seen in a video uploaded by Channels TV, stating that a suicide note left behind by the man was found.
Relevant agencies were deployed to the scene to rescue him.
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The rescue operation is currently being carried out by the Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency, and Federal Capital Territory officials.
Osun Defender reports that suicide is a serious public health concern in Nigeria, with a reported suicide rate of 6.9 per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This translates to around 15,000 people dying by suicide every year in a country of over 218 million people.
Several factors contribute to suicide in Nigeria, including; mental health, poverty, social pressures, stigma, and many others.
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