A Nigerian man identified as Shuaibu Yusuf, from Borno State who had earlier climbed a radio mast on Monday morning to commit suicide in Abuja has blamed his decision on bad governance in Nigeria.
Yusuf was rescued by the Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Capital Territory officials.
In a suicide note he left behind before climbing the mast, he said he decided to sacrifice his life for the nation’s pressing issues, while pleading for fellow Nigerians to join his cause, emphasising his readiness to sacrifice his life for what he termed critical issues.
He demanded the restoration of fuel subsidies and declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, and the government to take immediate action in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, and Borno to combat terrorism and restore peace.
The man also requested opening of borders for food importation to tackle the food shortage crisis, and that the government should address the issue of out-of-school children.
The attempts to commit suicide by many Nigerians are not unconnected to the current economic challenges and hardships created by the failed policies of President Bola Tinubu.
