The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has released the mental health result of mast climber-protester, Shuaibu Yushau.
The latter was arrested on July 8 for attempted suicide after he climbed a mast in protest against hunger plaguing him and millions of others.
Thanks to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, he was granted bail.
On Friday, FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, dropped an update on the issue on X.com.
Adeh said Yushau’s release followed a mental assessment conducted by the FCTA SDS, which revealed he is mentally stable with symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, and fears indicated.
“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. He 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,” she wrote.
Recall that Yushau was arrested for climbing the Aso Radio mast in protest against insecurity and hardship in the country.
