Soldiers of the Nigerian Army operating under 81 Division have prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into the Lagos lagoon around the Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos.
Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
He said the victim had been handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya Lagos.
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The troops of 65 Battalion deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Mrs Spark quickly used their military riverine skills and ingenuity to rescue her.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman 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.
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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 NA’s commitment to protect them and their properties even during emergencies.
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