I witnessed a severely disturbed young man in his mid 30s earlier today in all my many years of handling certain types of matters. This was a referral from a colleague from Lagos and we were ever so ready to intervene.
We met with a rather traumatized woman. After our usual session with her, we attempted to speak with the person she accused. Did I find his outburst offensive? Absolutely, as he directed vicious remarks at me. At Sothawaca, we do not hesitate to refer matters beyond us to the appropriate quarters.
To make a long story short, every department we referred the case to recognized that we were dealing with a profoundly troubled individual. I encountered him in person earlier today, and I’m ever so grateful that our meeting took place at the police station. His situation doesn't fall under criminal jurisdiction; it’s a psychiatric matter that urgently requires professional care and intervention.
In my honest view, it's most important that everyone to prioritize their mental health and well-being. The young man in question does need to be assessed and receive treatment as soon as possible.
