A soldier of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went beserk at about 10: 30am on the 29th of July 2020 and fired at an officer which led to his death.
A Statement by The acting director, Army public relations, Colonel Stair Musa says the incident happened when the soldier approached the officer who was standing in front of the Unit’s Headquarters making a phone call.
The soldier has been arrested, and is in custody undergoing investigation.
The case has also been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident
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The remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.
The statement adds that the family of the deceased has already been contacted.as the Nigerian Army sympathezes and condoles with the family.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
