By Damilare Adeleye
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Police has sent a man who climbed a radio mast, Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau, to the Social Development Secretariat (SDS) for mental assessment and evaluation.
Recall that the man was seen at the top of the mast allegedly trying to commit suicide in Abuja on Monday morning.
The rescue operation deployed to the scene involved officials of Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency and Federal Capital Territory Authority.
It was later announced that Shuaibu was arrested by the Nigerian police.
Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT command, in a statement on Tuesday said Shuaibu would be subjected to mental assessment and evaluation.
She explained that he would be charged to court for attempted suicide, disturbance of public peace, and incitement contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act, if found to be mentally stable after the test.
The statement reads in part; “The FCT police command has today, July 9, 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, 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 public peace, and incitement contrary to sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act.
“The Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, urged 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,” she added.