A middle-aged man was on Friday rescued after he reportedly jumped into the water from the British American Bridge in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident, which occurred around 1pm, attracted the attention of commuters and residents in the area, who quickly intervened to rescue the man.
Eyewitnesses who confirmed the incident to The PUNCH in Jos on Friday expressed shock over the man’s action.
An eyewitness, Mr Dalyop Gyang, who said he was passing through the area at the time, described how the incident unfolded.
“Several persons raised the alarm and he was eventually rescued,” Gyang said.
