Operatives of Ikorodu Area Command in Lagos State have rescued a 19-year-old pregnant lady from committing suicide.
Gatekeepers News reports that state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin through a statement released on Thursday via X, said the incident occurred on June 29, 2024.
According to him, the operatives dispersed to the scene immediately after a concerned citizen alerted the police around 2 pm.
Hundeyin said the informant reported that a young woman was attempting to ingest an insecticide.
He said, “Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the scene where the girl was located and prevented from causing herself harm.”
The rescued lady, whose name was withheld, revealed the circumstances that led to her desperate act, saying she was experiencing severe emotional distress.
She said she was going through an unplanned pregnancy and financial fraud.
Hundeyin said, “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.”
He revealed further that the young woman is now receiving necessary psychological support.
Investigation is ongoing into finding and apprehending the individuals involved in her predicament.
Lagos State Police Command further emphasised the importance of mental health awareness.
He urged individuals facing similar challenges to seek help promptly, underscoring the police force’s commitment to public safety beyond crime prevention.
