Police in Lagos State say they have rescued a 19-year-old young woman who was abandoned by her lover after becoming pregnant.
She was also reportedly defrauded by scammers.
According to Police, the culmination of the problems drove her to attempt suicide.
The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said that the young woman is currently receiving necessary psychological support, while investigation to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in her predicament is underway.
“The command also wishes to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and encourages anyone facing similar challenges to seek help promptly,” Hundeyin advised.
Noting that the young woman was rescued by officers from Ikorodu Area Command, Hundeyin explained that a concerned citizen had informed Police authorities on June 29, 2024, at about 1400hrs, about the young lady who was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical.
Responding to the tip-off, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene where the lady was located and prevented from causing herself harm, the PPRO said.
“Upon rescue, the lady, whose identity remains confidential, confessed that she had been driven to the brink of suicide due to severe emotional distress. She revealed that she was impregnated by a man who subsequently refused to take responsibility.
“Additionally, she had fallen victim to a fraudster who scammed her of her earnings from her Point of Sale (POS) business, further compounding her emotional and financial struggles.”
