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Thursday 24 March 2016

Photo: RRS saves sickler from committing suicide after he lost his mother's N6k and his phone

Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad today rescued a 17yr old boy named Lanre pictured above from jumping into Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. A RRS rider on regular patrol of Third Mainland Bridge was notified by a mechanic of a teenager standing on the bridge and looking into the Lagoon. The RRS rider moved towards Lanre who was already standing on the crash barrier and looking into the lagoon.

The RRS official gently held Lanre by the legs and moved him away from the edge of the bridge. He was taken to RRS headquarters where he was counseled. When asked what made him to want to dive into the Lagoon, Lanre said he was frustrated after he lost N6,000 and a phone to some area boys in Lagos Island. He said his mother had given him N6, 000 to get food stuffs at Ita Faaji Market when some area boys accosted him and collected his phone and the money from him.
 “I felt depressed after losing the N6, 000:00 and phone to the five boys who waylaid me on my way to the market. I couldn’t summon the courage to go back home to confront my mum that I lost the money she gave me to purchase food stuffs at Ita Faaji. I don’t know those guys and I have never seen them before” he said
Lanre’s mother who was immediately invited, said that she has been looking for him for couple of hours after sending him on errand.
“I have searched everywhere, his friends’ and the entire neighbourhood. I was shocked to learn that he has attempted suicide by jumping into the Lagoon. He has just finished his secondary school. He went to Lagos City College. I don’t know why he wanted to commit suicide. He is a sickler but he has never been admitted in a hospital before. He is healthy. If I didn’t tell you, you won’t know. He is athletic and doing just fine. His father has traveled overseas and re-married. We are doing fine and okay with our lives. If he had returned home to tell me what happened, the worst I could have done was to slap him and threatened him to return my money for me. I know I have been an exceptional mother to the four of them. I have never allowed them to miss their father and they are doing quite well in their studies” she said
Source: Silverbird TV

65 comments:

Unknown said...

Chai.. It is well with him��

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AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Aww sicklers easily get depressed, thank God for his life.


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Unknown said...

Quite touching.
A caring Ma with such promises that brought tears 2 my eyes (where my weeping vase at?).

hrm paul ojeih said...

May God continue to bless her and enable her to take care of d kids. D foolish husband has abandoned them and traveled abroad to go and marry oloshi.

Unknown said...

Very sad

Unknown said...

Thank God he was saved...

Pearlie said...

Thank God for prompt intervention

The woman must be a very strict parent for the child to contemplate suicide instead of facing his mum

I think some parents need to loosen up a bit

bukky said...

Eya,he most hv really been frustrated

Marie said...

Guess she is a terror. For your kid to fear you & would rather commit suicide than face your wrath really says a lot about how in humane & formidable she is.

Adaobilinda her sexcellency said...

Thank Shod he's save

Adaobilinda her sexcellency said...

Thank God he's save

STERN said...

SAD STUFF.

Anonymous said...

Hear talk,the worst u would v done was to slap him,obviously u would v done more the reason he wanted to commit suicide,woman don't be a Margaret Thatcher to ur kids

Anonymous said...

Mother's words doesn't add up,for your 17yr old to be on the verge of attempting suicide because he was robed off your 6k speaks volumes about your parenting skills. She must be one harsh mum.

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Unknown said...

Really mother? The worse u will do is slap him and tell him to return the money?? After telling u what he's gone through....no wonder he wanted to jump into the lagoon.

Unknown said...

Really mother? The worse u will do is slap him and tell him to return the money?? After telling u what he's gone through....no wonder he wanted to jump into the lagoon.

Unknown said...

Boy thankGod for ur life

Anonymous said...

Both the writer of this article and the mother of this child are stupid illiterates.

Unknown said...

that boy need serious counselling... dee

Unknown said...

Thank God for RRS.

Unknown said...

Who will now take care of him?

Unknown said...

Ayaa

Anonymous said...

"If he had returned home to tell me what happened, the worst I could have done was to slap him and threatened him to return my money for me".....

Wow, real mother of the year, no wonder the kid wants to kill himself instead of go home to her

ghipanache said...

Tank God for saving his life,see wat all this useless area boys would ave caused,I laugh real hard wen d mom said"I would ave slapped him"kpakpa na igbati e for chop.

Unknown said...

Fear of parent atimes can lead to unthinkable

Mo said...

It is well. Thank God

Anonymous said...

Thats y he wanted to kill himself.harsh woman.smh

Unknown said...

Thank God for him

Anonymous said...

Ehya I so feel sori 4 d boy tank God he was rescued b4 he jump o ha! *guzi say so

Anonymous said...

They have to be very careful with this child. He will still contemplate suicide when life gets tough

Unknown said...

Eyah .the economic situation in this country is terrible.he felt bad and could not forgive himself.

eka said...

Hmm
Thank God he was saved on time & hopefully this incidence will change his life 4 better
On d other hand; our parents should draw a line on excessive discipline
Cos d poor boy would have died 4 nothing👣

Unknown said...

Poor boy it's well

Unknown said...

Eayah

Anonymous said...

So touched about this, seriously he could not forgive him self and parents too should be careful, this child considering how the mother would react to this resolved at suicide.

Unknown said...

Dnt kno y,i cried while reading this.....
6k means diff things to all of us
To some its too all but dis boy almost died becahe felt it was too big
In conclusion
Be grateful for wat u have


#spritual

Unknown said...

Thank God for the quick intervention

Anonymous said...

Yeah girl, I thought so too. Boy was damn too scared of her.

Anonymous said...

What a sad story. The mum would have indeed done worst things to him. Thank GOD for quick intervention. I pray that the Lord supply all their needs....Amen !!

Anonymous said...

Arrest the mum now!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

thank GOD for his life











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She said...

You are the only person who have made sense so far. The mother might not be as strict as you all think. He felt depressed because he couldn't forgive himself for not being able to protect what was handed him esp. In this harsh economic situation. As a sickler, I've contemplated suicide more often than not. Our self worth is heavily battered. We feel like a burden to our loved ones and d world at large. Please everyone, continue to pray for us

Unknown said...

Thank God For That Man Whi Rescued U ! God has something in store for u

Anonymous said...

Let's sow into his life. . I'm touched ..we all went through stuffs like this. Can we get his contact and sow into his life. Life could be hard sometimes.

Anonymous said...

Exactly what I taught,he knows the kind of mother he has and taught killing himself was the best..poor boy

Anonymous said...

She's not Strict..She's abusive
I won't call it strict

Unknown said...

The mother must be very strict. But parents are just that way. I know the woman will be planning how she will beat him when he returns. Thank God oo. More Instagram followers for you

Anonymous said...

Shut up! What do you know about parenting??

Anonymous said...

Well said @Christianachristiana

Unknown said...

Eyahhh....thank God he is saved!

Unknown said...

@christiana
Nicely written

Richard said...

Eya thank God for his life




#reeshahr

Mr. Stretch said...

@she: my Prayers are with you! I cried after reading your comment. May God intervene in your life's situation now in Jesus name, Amen!! God will keep u and establish you beyond your aspirations in life!

Anonymous said...

This guy has been given a second chance he should use it well

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Unknown said...

God dey

Anonymous said...

It is well with you. You're a warrior, sickle cell doesn't mean you should be depressed. Be thankful, I'm also a sickle cell patient, I'm always grateful to God for the gift of life. Never see yourself as a burden, always trust God for the best. I know most sicklers battle with depression but it can be overcomed with positive thoughts and confessions. You also need supportive friends and families who understand your plight, never believe the lies of the devil.

Unknown said...

His mum must be a beast...that's all

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

How can we help this guy? Contact person?

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

The mom is not a beast, she is a disciplinarian, imagine having to take care of four children all alone. She has to be sonewhat strict with them less they go astray..
I remember loosing 4thousand as a child, I hid under the bed for well over 6 hours while my parents had been in serious distress, I actually tot of killing myself cause I knew my parents wont take it likely..
I came out in the midnight during prayers for finding me, and no, they didnt beat me and they are not beasts, they just never took any form of indiscipline, carelessness inclusive.
.. ... .

Yetty k said...

Eeyah

Anonymous said...

the mama na tyrant. if not what would make a child wanna commit suicide cos of ordinary 6k? not even 1M

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