Members of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army intervened to stop a woman from leaping into the Lagos Lagoon, as stated in a press release by Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, on Monday.
“Nigerian Army (NA) soldiers operating under 81 Division NA have gallantly 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,” the statement read.
“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 stabilised by the battalion medical team.”
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It said after she was stabilised,
“the family was contacted and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos”.
Following the successful rescue, Major General Muhammed Usman, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 81 Division NA, commended the soldiers for their bravery in saving the woman.
“The GOC said he is 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,” the Army added.
“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.”
Therefore, the GOC reassured the residents of the Army’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, particularly during emergencies.
