The alarming spectacle halted traffic and drew a massive crowd of onlookers, with many filming the ordeal as emergency responders and security agencies rushed to the scene.
Spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident in a statement posted toFacebook, revealing that the distressed individual had issued a bizarre condition.
“He specifically mentioned that if the celebrities he follows on TikTok don’t come, he will jump. May Allah prevent it,” Kiyawa said.
As of press time, security operatives and emergency teams were still working to persuade the man to come down safely.
Though his exact identity remains undisclosed, the incident raises concerns about the growing influence of social media on mental health, especially among young people.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether any of the mentioned TikTok personalities responded to the scene.
