Army Officer Commits Suicide By Turning His Gun On Himself In Maiduguri

 

 

A gallant operative of the Nigerian Army has committed suicide after he reportedly flipped his rifle towards own stomach and opened fired, in an incident which occured at the 7 Division Medical Centre in Maiduguri on June 18

 

According to an exclusive report by PREMIUM TIMES, the Nigerian Army captain who was on deployment in the North-east, had been referred to the facility for medical examination and treatments.

 

It was gathered that before the officer killed himself, he threatened shooting a storekeeper at the medical centre armoury, who fled for safety, and after the scare, the captain killed himself. He was rushed for treatment, but passed on shortly thereafter.

 

The victim was attached to troops operating in Mafa Local Government Area, Borno State, the heart of Boko Haram onslaught. He collected his gun from the armoury on June 18, saying he was returning to Mafa to join his team the next day.

 

The nature of his ailments prior to the suicide could not be ascertained before this story was completed. The Defence Headquarters and the 7 Division spokespersons did not return requests for comments Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

 

The brigade has reportedly notified appropriate authorities of the development, including the Defence Headquarters.

 

The military said the matter would be investigated, but the outcome remained unknown.