Troops of the Police Rapid Response Squad rescued an old woman who was attempting to leap into the lagoon from Carter Bridge in Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the police on Friday via X, the incident occurred about 12:20 p.m. while officers were conducting routine patrols on the bridge.
The agents observed the woman as she approached the edge of the bridge and intervened before she could jump into the lagoon.
“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 counselled 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,” the statement added.
