A middle-aged man was rescued on Friday after reportedly jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident attracted the attention of passers-by, who raised the alarm and mobilised to rescue the man from the water.

An eyewitness, Mr Amos Forte, who was passing through the area at the time, said the man walked towards the bridge at around 1pm on Friday afternoon before jumping into the water.

“Several persons raised the alarm and he was eventually rescued,” Forte told journalists.

Forte explained that the rescue operation was carried out quickly by people around the bridge, who worked together to get the man out of the water.

He added that the man appeared to have sustained injuries during the incident and was immediately taken away for medical attention.

Forte added that security operatives later visited the scene following the incident. (Daily Trust)