CSOs hail FEC move to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria

PM NEWS Nigeria | 22-08-2026 03:09pm |

Civil society organizations (CSOs) have praised the Federal Executive Council's move to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. Asonye, a representative, stated that a person who survives a suicide attempt needs a clinician, not a charge sheet. The decision is seen as a progressive step towards treating suicide as a mental health issue rather than a criminal offense.

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