Video: Man Saved From Committing Suicide On Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge

A video of an unidentified man being saved by motorcycle riders from committing suicide on the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge has surfaced on social media.

In a viral video, the man was detained by two men believed to be bikers who observed he was trying to leap over the bridge from a distance.

Despite the strong grip, the man was seen struggling to break free so as to complete the heinous act.

The okada riders can also be heard calling for more assistance from onlookers in their bid to save the suicidal man.

Although it is unclear why the man decided to end his life, onlookers blame the prevalent economic hardship.

Watch the video below;

In other news, a herbalist identified as Terhemen lorbee reportedly hanged himself in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday,5th March after his colleague found his body suspended from a rope tied round his neck.

The deceased father, Iorbee Ndyar and his eldest son, Fater Terhemen in separate chats with journalists, recalled that the colleague of the now deceased, Orduen Kerchen, brought him home around 10Pm.

Days after he was brought home, the deceased who is married to 3 wives, went missing Friday morning and was later found to have committed suicide by hanging himself.

When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, said she was yet to receive the report of the incident.

“I’m also seeing the [suicide] pictures on social media, but I’ve not received the official report. I’m waiting for the Division to bring the report,” Anene said.