Nigerian Army soldiers operating under 81 Division NA 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.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations,
81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, in a statement issued Monday said the troops of 65 Battalion deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Spark quickly used their military riverine skills and ingenuity to rescue her.
He noted that she was given first aid and stabilised by the battalion medical team.
According to him, After stabilisation, the family was contacted and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos.
Ayeni said the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj-Gen. Muhammed Usman commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
He added that the GOC 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.