Man Who Climbed Mast to Protest Against Tinubu’s Hardship Sent for Mental Evaluation
Man Who Climbed Mast in Abuja Sent for Mental Assessment.
Abuja, Nigeria — In a shocking twist, Shuaibu Yushau, the Nigerian man who climbed a mast on Monday, July 8 to protest against economic hardship under President Tinubu’s administration has been taken to Social Development Secretariat for mental assessment.
The drama which went viral involved Yushau climbing the mast to express his anger against the government’s economic policies. FCT Police came in and brought him down safely from the mast.
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According to FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, if Yushau is found to be mentally stable after the assessment, he will be charged to court. “If found to be mentally stable after the test, he will be charged with attempted suicide, disturbance of public peace and incitement,” Adeh said.
The police spokesperson stressed that Yushau’s mental health must be thoroughly tested before any legal action is taken. This is to determine if his actions were a result of mental instability or a deliberate protest.
The development has raised questions on the state of mental health services and economic situation in Nigeria with many citizens worried about the growing number of protests over economic dissatisfaction. Yushau’s mental test will be closely watched as it will determine his next line of action.
Meanwhile, Social Development Secretariat has started the mental health assessment and the result will be out soon. The public and law enforcement await the outcome to know what next in this unusual case that is both economic and mental health related.
