Correctional officer survives suicide attempt in Zamfara

A Chief Correctional Assistant (CCA) with the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Nura, attempted to take his own life on Wednesday by jumping into the Gusau Dam in Zamfara State.

According to a statement from the Zamfara State Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Mustapha Abubakar, the incident occurred shortly after Nura reported for duty at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Gusau.

He later hired a commercial motorcycle to the Gusau Dam—the largest and deepest dam in the area—where he suddenly jumped into the water.

The motorcycle rider immediately raised an alarm, prompting a quick response from nearby staff and security personnel, who successfully rescued Nura from drowning.

The statement confirmed that Nura was found in his official uniform and had his service identification card with him.

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The State Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service was promptly notified, leading to the deployment of a rescue team by the Controller of Corrections, CCS Musa Tanko.

The officer was transported to the Medical Clinic at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Gusau, where he is now receiving treatment.

Officials confirmed that he has regained consciousness and is responding well to care.

The motive behind the suicide attempt remains unknown.