31-yr-old man docked for attempting suicide in Lagos Lagoon

07 September 2017 at 1:39

Fowowe-Erusiafe, however, advised the accused that suicide was not the way out and that he should look at the brighter side of life.

A 31-year-old man,

Olojo was brought before Magistrate O.O.A. Fowowe-Erusiafe on a charge of attempted suicide.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Olatunde, told court that Olojo committed the offence on August 27 at about noon on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

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Olatunde said that the accused was apprehended while attempting to jump into the lagoon and was quickly restrained.

He said the offence contravened Section 235 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The magistrate admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

She adjourned the case until November 16 for mention.

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