A middle-aged man was rescued on Friday after reportedly jumping from the British American Bridge in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 1pm and reportedly drew the attention of commuters and residents in the area, who quickly mobilised to help rescue the man from the water.
An eyewitness, Dalyop Gyang, said the man had walked towards the bridge before jumping into the water.
According to Gyang, people nearby raised the alarm and immediately began efforts to bring the man to safety.
“The rescue operation was carried out quickly by people around the bridge, who worked together to get the man out of the water,” he said.
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The man was reportedly injured during the incident and was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention.
Another eyewitness, Mercy John, said security personnel later arrived at the scene following the incident.
The circumstances that led to the man’s action remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The Plateau State Police Command was yet to officially comment on the incident. However, sources at the command’s headquarters in Jos said an investigation had commenced to determine what led to the incident.
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