How Soldiers Stop Woman From Committing Suicide In Lagos

How Soldiers Stop Woman From Committing Suicide In Lagos
The Nigerian army, operating under 81 Division has prevented a woman identified as Mrs. Francesca Spark from killing herself after she jumped into the Lagos Lagoon.

The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni made this known in a statement on Monday morning.

According to the statement, the woman plunged into the lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos.

The statement read in part, “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.

“After stabilization, 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 of the 81 Division, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman, according to the statement, 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 the woman.

Maj Gen Usman emphasised the significance of military operations conducted during emergencies or natural disasters.

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