Suicide in Nigeria

Nigeria has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa.[1]

Legislation

Suicide is a crime in Nigeria, according to Section 327 of the Criminal Code Act, punishable by one year in prison.[2][3]

Prevention

The Nigerian government has banned Sniper, an insecticide commonly used for suicides.[4][5]

References
  1. "(PDF) Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Nigeria: A review". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  2. CNN, Stephanie Busari. "Locked up for trying to take his own life, in a country where it's a crime to attempt suicide". CNN. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  3. "(PDF) THE NIGERIAN LAW ON SUICIDE: A TRAGIC RESPONSE TO A CRY FOR HELP". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  4. "Suicide: Nigeria bans 'sniper' chemical | Premium Times Nigeria". 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
  5. "Students top list as 42 Nigerians commit suicide in 6 months". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
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