Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday rescued a 59-year-old man, identified only as Yemi, from jumping to death off the Third Mainland Bridge.
According to a statement from the Lagos Police Command, RRS officers were conducting routine patrols on the bridge when they noticed the distressed man standing dangerously close to the edge in a bid to commit suicide.
It stated that “at about 1200hrs today (Friday), Rapid Response Squad (RRS) bike riders on routine patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge prevented a man from jumping into the lagoon.
According to the statement, “The man, one Yemi, aged 59 of Ilasa, Lagos stated that he was overwhelmed by challenges.”
Meanwhile, Commander RRS, CSP Shola Jejeloye has counselled the suspect and has directed him to be kept in protective custody pending the arrival of his family members.
