Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide

Africa Today by BBC

Aug 24, 202622:58News & Politics

The Nigerian government plans to decriminalise attempted suicide. It is currently an offence punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine or both. Suicide is a major public health concern, with the country recording ar...

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