Attempted suicide is illegal according to Nigeria’s Criminal and Penal Codes and penalizes citizens with a one-year jail term.
Individuals who try to take their life are in psychologically vulnerable states and need support, not detention or jail.
#SuicideNotCrimeNG
Join thousands of others in adding your voice to repeal these outdated laws and champion the National Suicide Prevention Bill 2024, a landmark effort that was introduced to the National Assembly in February 2025 and has since passed its first reading, aiming to decriminalize attempted suicide and promote compassionate care in Nigeria.
