The Federal Capital Territory Police Command announced that Shuaibu Yushau, who was detained on July 8 for attempting suicide, has been granted bail to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson,Josephine Adeh, shared the update on X.
She stated that Yushau’s release came after a mental assessment by the FCTA Social Development Secretariat
Although the assessment confirmed his mental stability, it revealed signs of anxiety, persistent worry, and fears.
Adeh further explained that the SDS recommended Yushau receive ongoing psycho-social care, which influenced the decision to release him on bail.
She noted, “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 assessed by the FCTA SDS and found to be mentally stable. However, symptoms of anxiety, persistent worry, and fears were observed during his profiling. The SDS recommended further psycho-social care and support, which contributed to his bail decision.”
Yushau had climbed the Aso Radio mast as a protest against the country’s insecurity and hardship, stating that he had been planning the act for about a week before executing it.
