Men of the Nigerian Army operating under 81 Division NA, on Monday, stopped one Mrs Francesca Spark who attempted to take her own life by plunging into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni.
According to him, the troop when they sighted Mrs Spark attempting to take her own life were able to use their military riverine skills to save her from the Lagoon.
He further stated that upon rescuing her, the military medical team was able to stabilize her.
He said, “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.
Ayeni also disclosed that when Mrs Spark became stable, they were able to contact her family and handed her over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos.
Speaking on this, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman lauded the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry in saving her.
According to him, they were able to maximize their training because they have been trained to support leading agencies during emergencies.
He also assured residents of the state of their commitment towards ensuring that they safeguard them and their properties even during emergencies.
