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Soldiers Rescue Woman Who Jumped into Lagos Lagoon

Nigerian Army soldiers operating under 81 Division has 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.

Troops of 65 Battalion deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Mrs Spark quickly used their military ingenuity and rescued her.

She was given first aid and stabilised by the battalion medical team. After stabilisation, 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, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman has commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage and gallantry. 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.

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 Nigerian Army’s commitment to protect them and their properties even during emergencies.

Jide

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