A man who was rescued after he attempted suicide on Monday, October 24, by jumping into a river in Osun state, has rejected donations from sympathizers.

Saheed Oladeji has been identified as the middle-aged man who jumped into the Osun river at Gbodofon bridge on Osogbo/Gbongan roads on Monday.

The Nation reported Oladeji had been saved from his suicide attempts for the third time.

An eyewitness, Shukurah told the publication;

“Oladeji jumped inside the river on Monday morning. The residents of the area quickly notified the State Fire Service who rescued him from the river. He is a car wash attendant. He was pulled out of the river by men of State Fire service.”

Also confirming that he is from Iwinjobi’s compound in Osogbo, the suicidal man said;

“I have a wife and children who are based in Lagos. I don’t want any cash donations from anybody. I am fine.”

Osun Fire Service spokesperson Ibrahim Adekunle who confirmed the incident said;

“That will be the third time that Oladeji will attempt suicide. We have rescued him twice.”