The Lagos State Police Command has said that its operatives have successfully rescued a 19-year-old female from commiting suicide in the Ikorodu area of the state, according to a statement e-signed by the Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).

The statement revealed that the young lady, whose identity is still being covered, attempted to kill himself by taking taking a well known insecticide, but was intercepted by Police operatives.

On interrogation, she confessed that two major incidents in her life prompted her to attempt to take her own life

The statement reads in details:

Officers from Ikorodu Area Command have rescued a nineteen-year old lady who was on the verge of committing suicide.

On June 29, 2024, at about 1400hrs, a concerned citizen informed police authorities about a young girl who was attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a harmful chemical known as Sniper. Promptly responding to the tip-off, officers were dispatched to the scene where the girl was located and prevented from causing herself harm.

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 for the pregnancy. 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.

The young woman is currently receiving necessary psychological support while investigation is underway to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in her predicament.

The command also wishes to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and encourages anyone facing similar challenges to seek help promptly.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the safety and security of the citizens through the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in the field of security with the Republic of Turkiye

He made this known during the visit of the Turkiye Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Hidayat Bayraktar, to the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja, according to a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).

The Minister acknowledged the challenges and complex security in the country noting that it is through collaborative efforts and shared experiences that they can effectively address them. Your visit serves as a testament to the importance that both our countries attach to our partnership and the desire to further enhance our cooperation for the mutual benefit of our nations. He stressed.

According to him, “Your visit served as a stepping stone towards greater collaboration, partnership, and friendship between Nigeria and the Republic of Turkiye. Let us work together, hand in hand, to create a safer, more prosperous future for our nations and our people”.

Gaidam said his visit would serve as a catalyst for greater cooperation and understanding and present a unique opportunity for us to explore avenues for collaboration in various areas of trade, security, education, and cultural exchange. One such area of immense importance is intelligence sharing and capacity building to combat transnational crimes.

He added that the Nigeria Police Force will require intervention in the area of procurement and use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for precise mapping surveillance and intelligence-led policing to combat ever-evolving terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crimes in the country.

The Minister opined that he would spare no effort in strengthening our bilateral relations, fostering greater understanding between both countries, and exploring new avenues for cooperation in various fields. Together, we can build a more secure, prosperous, and interconnected future for our nations and our citizens.

Gaidam assured that Nigeria is fully committed to nurturing, protecting, and promoting the bond of friendship that exists between our two countries adding that the nation is blessed with diversity, resilience, and a vibrant culture.

Earlier, the Turkiye Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Hidayat Bayraktar pointed out that both countries have had a long-standing relationship since 1961 and the relationship has been improving.

He said both countries have done a lot in the security cooperation and law enforcement training. He assured the Minister of more cooperation in those areas in the future and will get back to the Ministry for further discussion.

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains across the country from Wednesday to Friday.

In the weather forecast issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the agency said thunderstorms were expected on Wednesday morning over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, and Adamawa States.

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms were expected in Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi, and Gombe States.

Thunderstorms were forecasted for the morning and afternoon in various parts of the North Central states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau.

In the South, morning rains were predicted in Lagos, Ondo, Delta, Ogun, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States.

It predicted that Lagos would likely experience heavy rainfall that could cause floods.

On Thursday, NiMet envisioned thunderstorms and rains throughout the North, with morning thunderstorms in Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna States, followed by thunderstorms in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, and Jigawa states later in the day.

Thunderstorms were predicted in the morning over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi, and Niger States, and later in the day over Nasarawa, Plateau, and Benue.

Morning thunderstorms with rains were also expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the South, while rains were expected over the entire region in the afternoon and evening.

NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Gombe states on Friday, with thunderstorms expected throughout the Northern region later in the day.

NiMet advised the public to take precautions for thunderstorms and persistent rains, as high winds could arrive before rains and floods.

Meanwhile, heavy rains on Wednesday has left many residents of Lagos homeless, and the roads flooded.