In Zamfara State, a Nigerian Correctional Service officer tried to commit himself by plunging into the Gusau Dam.
According to reports, the officer, Abdullahi Nura, a Chief Correctional Assistant (CCA) assigned to the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Gusau, went about his daily business before making a diversion to the dam, which is one of the deepest bodies of water in the capital of Zamfara.
Mustapha Abubakar (ASC I), the public relations officer for the Zamfara State Correctional Service, stated that Nura hired Okada, a commercial biker, to drive him to the dam.
Upon arrival, the officer suddenly jumped into the water without saying a word.
Luckily, the startled rider raised the alarm immediately, alerting security officials and bystanders nearby.
Responders rushed in and pulled Nura from the water just in time.
“He was still dressed in his uniform, and his official ID card was found tucked against his chest,” the statement read.
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The Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters in the state was contacted, and a team dispatched by the Controller of Corrections, CCS Musa Tanko, arrived promptly at the scene.
Nura was taken to the MSCC medical clinic in Gusau, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
Authorities confirmed that he has regained consciousness and is in stable condition.
As of now, the motive behind the attempted suicide remains unclear. However, the correctional service says it is closely monitoring Nura’s recovery while offering him the support he needs.
