Soldier Goes Berserk, Kills Officer In Bama

By Chuks Ekpeneru

The Nigerian Army has announced the shooting to death of a senior officer by a depressed soldier.

A press release on Thursday said the trooper serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went berserk at about 1030 hours on the 29th of July 2020 and fired   at an officer (a Subaltern) which led to his death.

Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations who signed the press release said the incident happened when the soldier approached the officer who was standing in front of the Unit’s Headquarters making a phone call.

He said the soldier has been arrested and is in custody undergoing investigation.

He also said general situation in the unit is calm.

“The remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.

“Investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

“The family of the deceased has already been contacted. The Nigerian Army sympathezes and condoles with the family at this trying moment, and pray to the Almighty God to repose the soul of the departed and grant his family and other loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

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