Sunday, May 19, 2019

Accountant attempts to jump into lagoon in Lagos


Taiwo Jimoh
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Police Command, have rescued an accountant, Daniel Okereke (29) , just as he was about to jump off the Third Mainland Bridge, into the lagoon .

The victim was rescued by policemen stationed on the bridge around 7a.m. The policemen were said to have spent time speaking with him and encouraging him before taking him to Adekunle Police Station, Yaba, where he was detained.
The reason the accountant tried to end his life is still unclear as the time of filing this report, but it is gathered that police had already launched an investigation.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, confirming the incident, said: “At about 6:30a.m. Daniel Okereke, 29 year-old was rescued by RSS operatives by Adekunle Intersection. His action may not be connected with depression. But he has been taken to the hospital for medical attention and investigation is ongoing.”

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