Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos police command have rescued an elderly woman who attempted to jump into the lagoon from Carter Bridge.
The incident occurred around 12:20 pm on Friday, according to a statement shared on the squad’s official X handle.
The RRS said its officers were on patrol when they spotted the woman attempting to take her life and quickly intervened to prevent the suicide.
“She was taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story,” the statement reads.
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“Afterwards, CSP Jejeloye allowed her, along with her husband and their 30-year-old son, to hold a private family meeting to address and resolve their differences.
“Following the meeting, the commander counselled the woman extensively and offered her a cash gift.
“The family expressed deep gratitude to the commander for the squad’s timely intervention, his heartfelt advice, and the financial support.”
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The police said the woman has since been released into the care of her husband and son.
