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Military operatives under the command of 81 Division, have stopped a woman identified as Mrs Francesca Spark from committing suicide after she jumped into the Lagos Lagoon.
This was confirmed in a statement made by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni.
He noted that the woman plunged into the lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos.
“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 of the 81 Division, Major General Muhammed Takuti Usman, hailed the soldiers for being observant and for their ingenuity, courage, and gallantry.
Takuti further noted that he is pleased that soldiers applied 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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The army chief emphasised the importance of military operations conducted during emergencies or natural disasters.
He confirmed that troops have undergone extensive training to provide support to leading agencies in times of crisis.
He also assured residents of the army’s dedication to safeguarding the well-being and assets of local residents, particularly in times of crisis.
