Nigerian soldiers operating under 81 Division NA have rescued a woman, one Mrs Francesca Spark who attempted committing suicide
The woman had plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni revealed this in a statement on Monday.
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.
“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 (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 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.
“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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Things are happening but suicide is never an option
Why did they hand her over to her husband. She left him at home to go an kill herself. They should have handed her over to her parents or siblings.
What are you saying 😂😂
Country hard
Only God knows