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Nigeria: Abuja incident as a reminder

Nigeria: Abuja incident as a reminder

Africa Links 24 with Jibril Abdulmalik
Published on 2024-07-11 01:05:35

THE case of a young man in Abuja who attempted suicide on Monday, July 8, has again brought to the fore the urgent imperative for the decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria. The young man was promptly arrested and is likely to face charges on three counts, according to the police spokesman. He will face charges under sections 231, 111, and 114 of the Penal Code Act, on attempted suicide, disturbance of public peace and incitement. Thus, the discussions are now raging again about…

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