She overdosed on a variety of tablets but the swift intervention of a friend and neighbours made it possible for her to be saved.

A Nigerian lady has attempted suicide by overdosing on pills after being dumped by her boyfriend.

However, the quick intervention of neighbours saved her life.

It was gathered that trouble started after her boyfriend of 5 years broke up with her.

Left devastated, the lady decided to end it all by overdosing on drugs.

In a video which has gone viral online, people could be seen trying to revive her by pouring palm oil into her mouth to purge her system of the excess drugs.

Watch the video below: