Police stop man from killing self on top high tension pole in Anambra

By Monday Ajogun

Police operatives have rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole in Awada area of Onitsha, Anambra State.

This was announced by the spokesperson of Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday in Awka.

Ikenga said in the statement that 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 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.

(NAN)