Police rescue 23-year-old man who attempted suicide after theft accusation in Lagos
Police rescue man who attempted suicide after theft accusation

Police operatives in Lagos State have rescued a 23-year-old man who was found unconscious after allegedly ingesting an insecticide in the Magodo area. The incident was reported at the Isheri Police Division on June 21, 2026, by Aminat Odofin, a resident of No. 24 Nojim Nije Street, Magodo.

Discovery and Rescue

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Odofin stated that at about 0840 hours, she discovered Michael Bliss, who had been under her care since the age of seven, lying unconscious inside a room in the house. Preliminary findings suggested that the young man may have ingested a quantity of insecticide after being confronted over an alleged theft.

Police Investigation and Medical Response

Following the report, a team of detectives visited the scene and documented relevant evidence as part of ongoing investigations. The victim was immediately evacuated to Spark View Hospital in Magodo, where he received urgent medical attention. Police sources said the 23-year-old was responding to treatment and remained under protective custody while investigations continued.

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Ongoing Efforts

Authorities said efforts were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The police have not released further details about the alleged theft or the identity of the accuser.

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