A Chief Correctional Assistant (CCA) with the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Nura, reportedly attempted to take his own life on Wednesday by jumping into a dam in Gusau, Zamfara State.
According to a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, ASC I Mustapha Abubakar, the incident occurred shortly after Nura reported for duty.
He then hired a commercial motorcyclist to take him to the Gusau Dam—one of the largest and deepest in the area—where he abruptly jumped into the water.
“The reason behind his action remains unclear,” Abubakar stated. “However, thanks to the swift response of the motorcyclist and security personnel stationed at the dam, the officer was rescued before he could drown.”
The statement added that Nura was dressed in his official uniform and carried his service ID card at the time of the incident.
Upon being notified, the Nigerian Correctional Service Command in Zamfara mobilized a rapid response team, led by the State Controller of Corrections, CCS Musa Tanko. The officer was immediately taken to the Medical Clinic at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Gusau.
Nura has since regained consciousness and is said to be responding well to treatment.
The Correctional Service has yet to disclose further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident but confirmed that support measures are being taken.