An angry Nigerian soldier has taken his own life after killing four of his colleagues in Borno state.
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A Corporal of the Nigerian Army in early hours of 26 February 2020 went berserk and opened fire killing 4 of his colleagues before shooting himself.
It was gathered that the yet-to-be identified soldier before his death served at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori.
A statement by Sagir Musa, Colonel Acting Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed that two other colleagues were also injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri.
He said, “A corporal of the Army serving at the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori went berserk in the early hours of Wednesday and opened fire, killing four of his colleagues before shooting himself.
“Two of his colleagues were also injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri. Efforts are ongoing to contact the families of our gallant colleagues who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. May their gentle souls rest in peace.
“Meanwhile, an investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.”
Colonel Musa said efforts are ongoing to contact the families of our gallant colleagues who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. May their gentle souls Rest In Peace.
Meanwhile, an investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident