A tragic incident unfolded along Passo-Paiko Road in Gwagwalada, where a man was found lying motionless, clutching an empty bottle of Sniper, a commonly used pesticide. According to eyewitnesses, the man attempted to take his own life after being robbed.
The witnesses reported that the man had been riding his motorcycle when a group of armed individuals confronted him. The attackers, armed with life-threatening weapons such as machetes and jack-knives, forcibly took his motorcycle, leaving him helpless. Overcome by despair, the man allegedly drank the entire contents of the Sniper bottle in an attempt to end his life.
Bystanders quickly gathered at the scene, but many were left in shock, unsure of what action to take. Some expressed sorrow, noting that the incident reflected the increasing insecurity and societal vices plaguing communities. One witness, visibly shaken, said, “This is becoming too much. The hardship in the country is driving people to the brink of hopelessness.”
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the deepening economic challenges and insecurity in the nation. As armed robbery and other violent crimes continue to rise, citizens are left vulnerable, struggling to cope with the overwhelming sense of despair that often follows such traumatic experiences.
Authorities were called to the scene, and the man was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. His condition remains unknown at this time, but the situation has sparked renewed calls for improved security and greater efforts to address the worsening socio-economic conditions that are driving individuals to take such drastic measures.