The Lagos State Police on Thursday, February 3, stopped a woman from jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge.
The woman, who had disclose she decided to take her life due to the series of abuse faced in her matrimonial home had been saved at the nick of time by uniformed men on patrol.
According to a statement by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), “She was attempting to jump into the lagoon outward Iyana Oworo end of the bridge when the officers restrained her.
“The lady in a light conversation revealed that ‘I was beaten at home, that is why I ran away to commit suicide’.
The statement further revealed that, “She has been conveyed to Iyana Oworo police division, where efforts are in progress to contact family members.”
Meanwhile, the police said she has been taken to a nearby division while the officers are trying to contact her family members.