The FCT Police Command, on Tuesday, provided update on one Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau who attempted to commit suicide over economic hardship in the country.
Yushau attempted to take his own life by climbing a high broadband mast at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja on Monday.
According to the Police release signed by the PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh, Yushau is currently undergoing mental assessment and evaluation to ascertain his mental state.
The statement further disclosed that the suspect would be charged for “attempted suicide, disturbance of public peace, and incitement contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act.”
The statement reads in part, “Today, July 9, 2024, Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau has been sent to the Social Development Secretariat (SDS) for mental assessment and evaluation following his rather troubling action, which caused apprehension in the populace on Monday, July 8, 2024, by climbing a high broadband mast at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja, and attempting to take his own life.
“The suspect, if found to be mentally stable after the test according to the police will be charged in court for attempted suicide, disturbance of public peace, and incitement contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh therefore urged residents to be law-abiding while pushing for their voices to be heard, as the police will not be stampeded into allowing the breakdown of law and order.”
