By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
NIGERIAN Army (NA) soldiers, operating under 81 Division NA, have rescued one Mrs Francesca Spark from killing self in Lagos.
The woman had plunged herself into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life.
This was disclosed in a statement by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations
81 Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni on Monday.
He said the troops of 65 Battalion NA deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Mrs Spark plunging herself into the lagoon to end it all, quickly used their skills and ingenuity to rescue her.
According to him, she was swiftly given first aid and stabilized by the battalion medical team.
He added that after Mrs Spark was stabilised, her family was contacted and she was handed over to her husband, one Mr Spark Oghene Ovie residing at Awoyaya, Lagos.
Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman, has commended the soldiers for being observant, and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
The GOC said he was 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.
Maj Gen Usman, who said such an operation was 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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