A staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Nura, who serves as a Chief Correctional Assistant at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, attempted suicide early Wednesday, June 11, by jumping into Gusau Dam.
According to a statement from 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,” Abubakar said. “The motorcyclist quickly alerted staff and security personnel at the dam site, who responded swiftly and rescued the officer from drowning,” he added.
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 statement said.
“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 confirmed that the officer “has regained consciousness and is responding positively to treatment.”
