There was a mild drama at Checheniya area in Jekadafari ward of Gombe metropolis, Gombe state, as a middle-aged man, simply identified as Suleiman, climbed the top of a telecom mast and threatened to commit suicide.
On getting to the top of the mast, Mr. Suleiman, eyewitnesses said, began shouting that he would jump down and take his own life unless he is given N2 million or a wife.
Efforts by operatives of Gombe State Fire Service to rescue the man proved abortive as the man threatened to jump down if the personnel attempts to climb up the mast.
However, some youths in the area arrived at the scene with a stretcher, waiting for him to jump down so as to carry his corpse for burial
Our reporter is still at the scene while rescue effort is ongoing.
