A staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Nura, who is also a Chief Correctional Assistant (CCA) serving at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Gusau, Zamfara State, has attempted suicide.
The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday as the officer jumped into a dam.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, ASC I Mustapha Abubakar, the officer had reported for duty before hiring a commercial motorcyclist who conveyed him to the Gusau Dam, the largest and deepest dam within the metropolis.
Upon arrival, he suddenly jumped into the water in an apparent suicide attempt, for reasons best known to him,” he said.
“The motorcyclist quickly alerted staff and security personnel at the dam site, who responded swiftly and rescued the officer from drowning.”
The statement noted that Nura was found wearing his service uniform and in possession of his official ID card.
“The Nigerian Correctional Service State Headquarters was immediately informed, prompting a rapid response.
“The State Controller of Corrections, CCS Musa Tanko, promptly deployed a team of officers who evacuated the victim to the MSCC Medical Clinic in Gusau, where he is currently receiving medical attention.”
The statement also confirmed that the officer has regained consciousness and is responding positively to treatment. (Channels TV)