Akpabio To Suicide-Prone People: If You Attempt It, Better Succeed, Or Face Jail

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has opposed moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, insisting that people who survive suicide attempts should be sent to prison.
Akpabio made the position known on Tuesday as the Senate passed for second reading a bill seeking to replace criminal punishment for attempted suicide with medical treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, proposes measures to address attempted suicide as a mental health issue rather than a criminal offence.
During deliberations, Akpabio said, “As far as we are concerned, we are saying that suicide is a crime for now. Ther...