A trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, Private Azunna Maduabuchi went berserk on Wednesday at about 10:30 a.m., and fired at an officer, Lieutenant Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi (a Subaltern), killing him instantly.
A trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, Private Azunna Maduabuchi went berserk and fired at an officer.
According to the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, in a statement issued on Thursday, “the incident occurred when the soldier approached the officer who was standing in front of the Unit’s headquarters making a phone call.”
Saying that the soldier had been arrested and was in custody undergoing investigation, he added that the general situation in the unit was 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 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,” Musa stated further.
