Passers Save Man's Life as He Attempts Suicide on Busy Lagos Road [Video]

A yet-to-be-identified man has attempted to commit suicide on a busy express road in Lagos, Nigeria.

The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, shows the young man scaling a barricade on a pedestrian road and attempting to jump before being restrained by passersby.

The video highlights the dramatic rescue efforts, where several individuals struggled to carry him out of danger.

The event has sparked diverse reactions online, with many attributing the man's actions to economic hardship and depression.

One commenter, Anthony Nwolu Gomba, remarked, "The Great Economic Depression and anxiety is the cause of Anomic suicide. Case study Nigeria 2024."

Another anonymous user expressed empathy for the man, stating, "To the young man, I understand you perfectly and wish you a truckload of happiness, strength, lack or trauma, regrets/guilt concerning a situation you might have experienced and may you be able to pull out from that rabbit hole you found yourself in and hopefully get to see the light after the tunnel."

This episode signifies the pressing need for increased mental health awareness and support in Nigeria. It highlights the broader issue of mental health challenges in the country, suggesting that economic instability and lack of mental health resources may contribute to rising distress among individuals.

As one anonymous commenter pointed out, "The backstory is that he wanted to buy garri and was told a cup was now 10 times what he bought it before Tinubu became President. He asked for the year and was informed it was 2024, 3 more years to go. He chose to end it all as 2027 is still far."