Man who attempted suicide after wife left him, arrested

Man who attempted suicide after wife left him, arrested

A middle-aged man who attempted to take his own life over family wrangles is in police custody in Migori awaiting to be charged in court.

According to Migori OCPD Gladys Rutere the accused, whose name has been withheld for investigation purposes, was handed over to them by bodaboda operators.

She said they told police officers that he had climbed the bridge across River Migori and tried to jump to his death but was rescued by a motorcycle operator.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the man was left by his wife several days ago after a disagreement and this may have prompted his suicide attempt.

The OCPD said cases of suicide in the area, especially among the married couples, are on the rise and community leaders should find ways to help couples resolve their differences amicably.

She highlighted a similar incident last week where a 32-year-old man committed suicide in Nyamilu Village, Suna West Sub County after his wife left him for another man.

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