Correctional Service Officer Attempts Suicide in Zamfara

June 13, 2025

A staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abdullahi Nura has attempted suicide.

Nura is also a Chief Correctional Assistant (CCA) serving at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Gusau, Zamfara State..

According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, ASC I Mustapha Abubakar, the incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday as the officer jumped into a dam.

“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.

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

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

“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 officer who was found wearing his service uniform and in possession of his official ID card. has regained consciousness and is responding positively to treatment.”