An Orphan Survives Suicide Attempt

An attempt by Taiwo Eko, an orphan to
end his life about four years ago has left him with a health challenge.Taiwo who was tired at the time was frustrated and wanted to end his life. On the said day, he went to a mechanic workshop to buy N400 worth of acid which he drank thinking he was going to die.This instead destroyed some vital organs in his body system leaving him fighting for his life.

Now, he is required to go on another medical tourism to India for the damaged organs to function well again as his efforts at home and his first trip to India did not yield the expected result.

The acid has left him unable to eat on his own and he now depends on a device known as Naso Gasgric Tube to feed. To breathe is also impossible without artificial oxygen.

Delta State born, Eko said that he had confessed his sin to God for attempting to take his life. He obviously regrets it now. He added that his condition was getting worse daily.

He noted that after he attempted suicide, his throat and his voice cracked. His tongue was also affected, which made him unable to speak loudly.