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A 25-year-old man, Henry Okoroagwu, narrowly escaped death after jumping into the River Niger in an apparent suicide attempt over the weekend in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Okoroagwu, a native of Amasiri in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, reportedly climbed the railings of the Niger Bridge in broad daylight and plunged into the river. Witnesses say he acted out of visible frustration.

Alert passersby and bystanders quickly raised an alarm, prompting a rapid response from local boat operators and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

Engineer Omishola, Head of the Marine Unit at NIWA, confirmed that his team mobilized immediately after receiving the emergency call. According to him, their timely intervention was crucial to saving the young man’s life.

Local boat operator Mr. Peter Okenye, who participated in the rescue, recounted the experience:

By the time we reached him, he was already going under. It was by God’s grace we pulled him out alive. I’m thankful we were there at the right time.

After being rescued, Henry Okoroagwu revealed that feelings of hopelessness and emotional distress drove him to attempt suicide. He shared that he is the sixth child in his family and has been overwhelmed by personal struggles.

The victim was handed over to the NIWA Police Command for immediate care and mental health evaluation.

Na sidon look we dey. I have said I'll no longer bother myself with warning about the consequences of this unnecessary and devastating economic hardship imposed on Nigerians

NekaG2233:
A 25-year-old man, Henry Okoroagwu, narrowly escaped death after jumping into the River Niger in an apparent suicide attempt over the weekend in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Okoroagwu, a native of Amasiri in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, reportedly climbed the railings of the Niger Bridge in broad daylight and plunged into the river. Witnesses say he acted out of visible frustration.

Alert passersby and bystanders quickly raised an alarm, prompting a rapid response from local boat operators and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

Engineer Omishola, Head of the Marine Unit at NIWA, confirmed that his team mobilized immediately after receiving the emergency call. According to him, their timely intervention was crucial to saving the young man’s life.

Local boat operator Mr. Peter Okenye, who participated in the rescue, recounted the experience:

By the time we reached him, he was already going under. It was by God’s grace we pulled him out alive. I’m thankful we were there at the right time.

After being rescued, Henry Okoroagwu revealed that feelings of hopelessness and emotional distress drove him to attempt suicide. He shared that he is the sixth child in his family and has been overwhelmed by personal struggles.

The victim was handed over to the NIWA Police Command for immediate care and mental health evaluation.

with India herm Mouth . Everbody is feeling the heat

I never knew a fall from such a height would be survivable bro. Even if it's into water.

I fear and I shock. Life is not for the faint hearted. Lucky him...

If given few cups of rice and some change I know he still gone vote for the same mistake.

Now should he be happy for the rescue or sad?

Wananonly:
I never knew a fall from such a height would be survivable bro. Even if it's into water.

Him time never reach no mind am 😂😂

He looks like Toafeeq Jumor the yoruba Muslim guy that begs within Iwo Road Ibadan, thank God he was rescued

You say the young man escaped. You should have let him get it done with. Listen it's a brutal world we live in. You either strive to continue surviving or move out quietly