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• Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos
By DEBORAH AKPEDE
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have rescued a 59-year-old man from taking his life on the Third Mainland Bridge.
RRS made this known in a post it shared on its official X handle, @rrsLagos767, on Friday.
According to the squad, the man was prevented from committing suicide on Friday at about 12:00 p. m.
“RRS bike riders on routine patrol on the Third Mainland Bridge prevented a man from jumping into the lagoon.
“The man, a resident of Ilasa area of the state, stated that he was overwhelmed by challenges, it stated.
RRS said that its commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, had counselled the suspect and directed he be kept in protective custody pending the arrival of his family members. (NAN)