The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released Shuaibu Yushau, who was arrested on July 8 for attempting suicide, on bail to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
In a statement on X (Formerly Twitter) on Friday, FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh explained that Yushau’s release followed a mental assessment conducted by the FCTA SDS.
Despite being found mentally stable, Yushau exhibited symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, and fears during the profiling process.
Adeh stated that the FCTA SDS recommended Yushau report weekly for further psycho-social care and support, which influenced the decision to grant bail.
“On Thursday, July 18, 2024, the FCT police command released Alhaji Yushau Shuaibu on bail to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
Shuaibu, who was arrested for climbing the Aso Radio mast, was referred to the FCTA SDS for a mental assessment, which found him mentally stable.
However, symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, and fears were noted during his profiling.
The SDS recommended that he receive further psycho-social care and support, which contributed to the decision to release him on bail,” Adeh wrote.
Recall that Yushau’s arrest happened after he climbed the Aso Radio mast in protest against insecurity and hardship in the country.
According to him, he had observed the mast at the hilltop of Katampe for about a week before deciding to climb it.
