Hardship: Police Take Action as Man Threatens to Kill Himself by Climbing Mast in Abuja

• A man identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau has been arrested for climbing a very high broadcast mast to kill himself in Abuja
• The FCT Police public relations officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said police operatives prevented Yushau from taking his own life after much professional persuasion
• According to Adeh, the suspect is presently in the FCT police custody and he is in stable condition

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FCT, Abuja - Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have arrested a man identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau for climbing a very high broadcast mast with a placard to kill himself at ASO Radio in Katampe.

Yushau was prevented from taking his own life after much professional persuasion from the police operatives at about 09:10 a.m. on Monday, July 8.

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The FCT Police public relations officer, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement issued via the Command X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @FCT_PoliceNG.

Adeh said police operatives were swiftly mobilised to the location following a distress call from concerned citizens.

She said the suspect is presently in police custody and in stable condition.

The police spokesperson added that Further development will be communicated in due course.

“With much professional persuasion from the police operatives, the man later identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau was prevented from taking his own life. He claimed to have been observing the mast for about a week before deciding to climb it. The suspect is presently in police custody and a stable condition.”

Legit.ng recalls that a group of youths in Osogbo, Osun state, protested against economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria.

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The protesters said they had rejected the economic hardship in the land because Nigerians deserved better.

The youths urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do something to improve the living conditions of the people.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that amidst the hunger and inflation in the land, Nigerians have been urged to remain united and hopeful

President Tinubu gave the charge as he told Nigerians to expect an economic turnaround by December 2024.

The Nigerian leader also urged all the 36 state governors to come together and ensure the country succeeds, noting "collective efforts is key."

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