A 30-year-old man (name withheld) was reportedly rescued and saved from an attempted suicide by the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) on Wednesday.
According to eyewitnesses, the survivor attempted to take his own life by consuming rat poison out of frustration and the economic hardship occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal.
According to them, the men of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) deployed to the scene and rushed the man to the hospital where doctors administered antidotes, got him treated and counselled the victim.
It was gathered that the message reached SEMA through the local Vigilante group of the area who were alerted by the survivor’s mother.
The survivor is said to be responding to treatment.
The state government also through SEMA has assisted the family with foodstuff to cushion the effects and hardships.
Confirming the report, the Executive Secretary of the YOSEMA, Dr. Mohammed Goje described the incident as unfortunate.
“Yes it is true, but my men were immediately deployed to the scene after we recieved a distress call from some good samaritans. The victim is currently responding to treatment.” Goje stated.
