TENSI0N: Details emerge on how a Soldier killed a fellow officer in Borno
Afnews Editor
Jul 30, 2020
The Nigerian Army has announced that a soldier killed a colleague officer on Wednesday.
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Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
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A statement he signed disclosed that the trooper serves in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State.
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Musa said he went berserk at about 10:30 am against an officer (a Subaltern) which led to the latter's death.
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The soldier approached the officer who was standing in front of the Unit's Headquarters making a phone call.
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"The soldier has been arrested, is in custody undergoing investigation. General situation in the unit is calmÔÇØ, it read.
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The remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.
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Musa said investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.
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He added that the family of the deceased have been contacted.
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