Man rescued after jumping off bridge in Jos

A middle-aged man was rescued after he 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 on Friday, August 28, 2026, attracted the attention of commuters and residents in the area, who quickly intervened to rescue the man.

Eyewitnesses who confirmed the incident to punch in Jos 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. 

According to him, the man walked towards the bridge at around 1pm before jumping into the water.

He said the rescue was a collective effort by people in the vicinity.

“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

He further stated that the man appeared to have been injured in the process and required urgent medical attention.

The man was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention.

A video sighted online shows the man on a wheelchair, crying.

Another eyewitness, Mercy John, also disclosed that security personnel were later seen at the scene.

She added that security operatives visited the area following the incident.

“Some policemen came to the area but I don’t know what they were about to do.”

The circumstances that led to the man’s action were not immediately known as of the time of filing this report.