From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has taken Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau, the man arrested for attempted suicide by climbing a radio mast in Abuja, for psychiatric evaluation.
If found to be mentally stable, the police said they would charge the suspect in court for attempted suicide, disturbance of the peace, and incitement, contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on the update in the case.
Adeh’s statement read:
“The FCT Police Command has today, 9 July 2024, sent Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau to the Social Development Secretariat (SDS) for mental assessment and evaluation following his rather troubling action, which caused apprehension in the populace on Monday, 8 July 2024, by climbing a high broadband mast at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja, and attempting to take his own life.
“The suspect, if found to be mentally stable after the test, will be charged in court for attempted suicide, disturbance of the peace, and incitement, contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, urges residents to be law-abiding while pushing for their voices to be heard, as the police will not be stampeded into allowing the breakdown of law and order.”
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