Man Rescued By Police From Committing Suicide Over Debts
The Anambra State Police Command has said it rescued a man from attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state.
Alozie John, a 27-year-old livestock dealer from Isielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, allegedly attempted to take his own life due to overwhelming debt.
He was reportedly struggling to pay off a significant debt of N1.2 million to his livestock products supplier, which led to his desperate attempt at suicide.
Anambra State police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Saturday said John was rescued after his WhatsApp conversation was intercepted.
Ikenga said, “On 23/8/2024, Anambra police rescued a young man who attempted to take his own life. He was debriefed, rendered medical assistance and kept in safe custody for monitoring.
“The young man, who was later identified as Alozie John ‘m’ aged 27years from Isielu LGA Ebonyi State but lives in Umunnachi, Dunukofia LGA, WhatsApp message was intercepted when he engaged the Command on a chat that he drank a poisonous substance hoping for death because of indebtedness of one million, two hundred thousand Naira to his supplier of livestock products.
“He further confessed that he deals with selling live chicken and after he took the harmful chemical did not feel otherwise.
“Meanwhile, his mother was contacted, and she is currently assisting the police with evaluation, references and transfer to a better facility for proper and other necessary care of the boy.”
