Nigerian Army prevents woman from killing self in Lagos Lagoon
By Matthew Atungwu
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army operating under 81 Division have prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life.
This was announced in a statement on Monday by Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, acting deputy director of Army public relations.
He said, “The troops of 65 Battalion NA deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Mrs Spark quickly used their military riverine skills and ingenuity to rescue her.
“She was given first aid and stabilized by the battalion medical team.
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“After stabilization, the family was contacted and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos.
Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major-General Muhammed Takuti Usman, commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
The GOC said he was pleased that soldiers brought their training in disaster management to bear in such a critical situation that could have claimed the life of a fellow citizen.
Gen Usman who said such an operation was a military operation other than war conducted during emergencies or natural disasters, affirmed that troops have been trained to support leading agencies during emergencies.
He assured residents of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protect them and their properties even during emergencies.
