Soldiers Rescue Woman from Jumping Into The Lagos Lagoon

The Nigerian army, operating under 81 Division, has prevented a woman known only as Mrs. Francesca Spark  from attempted suicide by jumping into the Lagos Lagoon

Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, the acting deputy director of Army public relations, said this in a statement issued by the Army on Monday morning.

The woman fell into the lagoon at around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos, according to Ayeni.

“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 statement partly read.

Major General Muhammad Takuti Usman, the General Officer Commanding of the 81 Division, praised the soldiers for their bravery, inventiveness, and observance.

The General Officer expressed his satisfaction with the soldiers’ use of their crisis management training in a life-threatening scenario.

The importance of military activities carried out in times of emergency or natural disaster was emphasized by Maj Gen Usman.

He attested to the fact that soldiers had received intensive training in order to assist top agencies during emergencies.

Additionally, he gave citizens assurances about the army’s commitment to protecting locals’ property and well-being, especially during emergencies.