The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a man who attempted to take his own life by climbing a high-tension power transmission pole in Awada, Onitsha.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
According to him, police operatives attached to the Awada Division, on Tuesday evening, successfully rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole.
“On receiving the distress information, the operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene, cordoned off the area to prevent danger, and controlled the large crowd that had gathered.
“After several minutes of persuasion by the police and some concerned members of the public, the man eventually climbed down safely.
“He was immediately taken into protective custody at the station, where he identified himself and disclosed his age,” he said.
The PPRO also said that the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, had directed that the victim undergo a proper medical and mental health evaluation.
Orutugu assured that the Command would provide the necessary support to ensure the victim’s well-being.
He appealed to members of the public to always seek lawful and peaceful solutions to personal challenges, and to reach out to family, friends, or relevant support groups in times of distress.
He said that further developments would be communicated accordingly.
Eyewitnesses attributed the victim’s move to the ravaging economic hardship.
