By Ayo Kehinde
A trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went beserk at about on the July 29 and fired at an officer, a Subaltern, which led to his death.
According to Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations, “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, is in custody undergoing investigation. General situation in the unit is calm.
He said, the remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, while investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.
He extended the sympathy of the Army to the family.
