Army Confirms Soldier's Killing Of Superior, Narrates What Happened

The Nigerian Army on Thursday confirmed that a trooper serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went berserk yesterday and opened fire at an officer (a Subaltern) which led to his death.

It was earlier reported that the soldier  had requested a pass to visit his family over an urgent matter, and when he was turned down on Wednesday, he fired shots at his superior who is the battalion’s adjutant responsible for administrative matters.

And in an attempt to set the record straight, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa issued a statement this afternoon entitled: "Nigerian Soldier Suffering From Depression Kills a Subaltern In Borno State".

He said, "the incident happened when the soldier approached the officer who was standing infront 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."

Musa disclosed that the remains of the deceased Subaltern has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital with investigations instituted into the case to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

"The family of the deceased has already been contacted.The Nigerian Army sympathizes 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," the statement concluded.