- The GOC said he is pleased that soldiers brought their training in disaster management to salvage such a critical situation that could have claimed the life of a fellow citizen
Soldiers from the Nigerian Army, part of the 81 Division, successfully intervened to prevent a suicide attempt by Francesca Spark, who had jumped into the Lagos lagoon near the Officers’ Mess in Marina, Lagos.
This information was officially released in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, on Monday, November 6.
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 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 81 Division, Major General Muhammed Usman, also commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, and courage.
The GOC said he is pleased that soldiers brought their training in disaster management to salvage such a critical situation that could have claimed the life of a fellow citizen.
He added that the troops have been trained to support leading agencies during emergencies and assured residents of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protect them and their properties even during emergencies.