Nigerian Correctional Service Officer Attempts Suicide In Zamfara

A Nigerian Correctional Service staff member, Abdullahi Nura, a Chief Correctional Assistant at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, attempted to take his own life early Wednesday, June 11, by leaping into Gusau Dam.

In 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,” Abubakar stated.

“The motorcyclist quickly alerted staff and security personnel at the dam site, who responded swiftly and rescued the officer from drowning,” he further noted.

Nura was discovered wearing his service uniform and carrying his official identification card.

“The Nigerian Correctional Service State Headquarters was immediately informed, prompting a rapid response,” the statement explained.

“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 affirmed that the officer “has regained consciousness and is responding positively to treatment.”

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