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Naval Officer Opened Fire on Colleagues in “Suspicious Circumstances”, Details Emerged

Naval Officer Opened Fire on Colleagues in “Suspicious Circumstances”, Details Emerged

  • A naval officer identified as Leading Seaman Akila A reportedly opened fire on a colleague and shot him dead in Katsina
  • Defense Headquarters said the officer was captured, disarmed and detained for investigation and prosecution
  • According to military authority, Akila committed the crime under suspicious circumstances by shooting intermittently at his colleague.

Tragic news coming katsinaOn Friday, October 25, a naval officer identified as Leading Seaman Akila A fatally shot a colleague. According to Defense Media Operations Director Edward Buba, the incident occurred under “suspicious circumstances” with the officer opening fire intermittently.

Defense Headquarters captured fast It was decided to capture and detain the police officer regarding the incident and to launch an investigation into the incident. The military said once the investigation is concluded, the case will be referred to the permanent court-martial, which usually deals with misdemeanors among soldiers.

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A naval officer reportedly shot dead his colleague in Katsina
Navy officer arrested for killing colleague Photo Credit: @DefenceInfoNG
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Army to contact family of slain officer

Meanwhile, the family of the deceased is informed through official channels. Defense Headquarters called on the media to report responsibly, taking into account the sensitivity of the situation and the potential impact on the bereaved family.

Part of the army’s statement is as follows:

“Meanwhile, the administrative procedure for notifying the family of the deceased continues.”

Nigerian army and insecurity

The Nigerian military has been involved in many battle fronts as the country grapples with numerous insecurities, including terrorism in the north-west, banditry and kidnapping in the north-west, north-central separatist agitations in the southern part of the country.

Moreover, the army has achieved successes in recent times with the killing of some bandit leaders especially Kachalla Halilu Sububu and Kachalla Baleri Fakai.

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Although they continue to attack terrorists and bandits in the northeast and numerous air strikes on bandit enclaves, there are still many bandits on the military’s wanted list.

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Source: Legit.ng