An unfortunate event took place at a military base in Dansadau, Katsina State, Nigeria, when a navy officer allegedly opened fire on another soldier. This incident, which happened around 3:12 a.m. on Friday, has led to the death of one soldier, as confirmed by the Defense Headquarters.
The accused, known as Leading Seaman Akila A., was quickly detained, disarmed, and taken into custody for further investigation. According to Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, this case will be reviewed by a court martial after a thorough investigation is conducted.
The military has not yet released the deceased soldier’s name, as the family is still being notified. Maj.-Gen. Buba urged media outlets to report on this situation with care to respect the family’s emotions during this difficult time.
The military has promised a transparent investigation to understand the circumstances behind this incident, as the community and family await justice.
