CITIZENS COMPASS-—Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State on Friday, rescued an elderly woman from jumping into the Lagoon through the Carter Bridge area of the State.
The rescue mission occurred at about 12:20 p.m.
RRS confirmed this on its official Facebook page.
The updates tiitled, “Attempted Suicide on Carter Bridge,” reads, “At about 12:20 p.m. today, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on patrol successfully prevented an elderly woman from jumping into the lagoon from Carter Bridge.
“She was taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story. Afterwards, he allowed her, along with her husband and their 30-year-old son, to hold a private family meeting to address and resolve their differences.
“Following the meeting, CSP Jejeloye counseled the woman extensively and offered her a cash gift. The family expressed deep gratitude to the Commander for the squad’s timely intervention, his heartfelt advice, and the financial support.
“The woman has since been released into the care of her husband and son.”
