A 19-year-old pregnant lady has been saved from committing suicide by Police officers from the Ikorodu Area Command, Lagos State.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday via X, said the incident occurred on June 29, 2024.
Hundeyin said a concerned citizen alerted the police around 2 pm, prompting the rescue operation.
The informant reported that a young woman was attempting to ingest an insecticide.
“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 withheld for privacy reasons, revealed the circumstances that led to her desperate act.
She reportedly confessed to experiencing severe emotional distress stemming from two major issues: an unplanned pregnancy and financial fraud.
“She revealed that she was impregnated by a man who subsequently refused to take responsibility for the pregnancy. Additionally, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who scammed her of her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business, further compounding her emotional and financial struggles,” the police statement read.
The police have confirmed that the young woman is now receiving the necessary psychological support.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in her predicament.
The Lagos State Police Command further emphasised the importance of mental health awareness.
Hundeyin encouraged individuals facing similar challenges to seek help promptly, underscoring the police force’s commitment to public safety beyond crime prevention.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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