The Nigerian Army (NA) soldiers operating have gallantly prevented a suicide attempt by woman, Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life.
According to the statement released by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni on Monday.
While explaining the incident, he said the troops of 65 Battalion NA deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted the woman, Mrs Spark quickly used their military riverine skills and ingenuity to rescue her, given first aid and stabilized by the battalion medical team.
After the stabilization of the woman, the family was contacted and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman has commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
The Army leader said he is pleased that the soldiers brought their training in disaster management to bear in such a critical situation that could have claimed the life of a fellow citizen.
Maj Gen Usman who said such an operation is 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 NA’s commitment to protect them and their properties even during emergencies.