The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced the release of Shuaibu Yushau, who was arrested on July 8 for attempted suicide, on bail. Yushau was released to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, following a mental assessment.
In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh explained that Yushau’s release was recommended by the FCTA Specialised Duty Squad (SDS) after conducting a mental evaluation.
While the assessment confirmed Yushau’s mental stability, it also revealed symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, and fear.
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“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,” Adeh stated. “The SDS recommended that he receive further psycho-social care and support, which contributed to the decision to release him on bail.”
Yushau’s arrest occurred after he climbed the Aso Radio mast to protest against insecurity and hardship in Nigeria. He confessed that he had been observing the mast for about a week before deciding to scale it in his act of protest.
As part of his bail conditions, Yushau is required to report weekly to the FCTA SDS office for continued psycho-social care and support, aimed at addressing the underlying issues contributing to his actions.
