FLASH: Navy Personnel Gun Down Colleague During Argument 

A personnel of the Nigerian Navy simply identified as Akila has accidentally shot his colleague to death in Zamfara state.

The incident was said to have happened Dansadau, Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara on Friday, October 25.

It was gathered that the colleagues – who were both serving at Operation Sheto Yanma – were engaged in an argument when the incident occurred.

Akila was said to have shot his colleague at a close range.

Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations while confirming the incident to Daily Trust said the Military has launched an investigation into the matter.

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His words, “On 25 October 24, at about 0312hrs, a naval personnel, LS Akila A, deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation Fansan Yamma, in questionable circumstances opened fire sporadically killing a fellow military colleague.

“Thereafter, he was arrested, disarmed, detained and investigation has since commenced into the case. After investigation, the case will be escalated to a standing court martial setup to address such misdemeanor among troops.

“Meanwhile, the administrative procedure for notifying the family of the deceased is ongoing. It is for this reason his name is not yet released to the public,” Buba said.

He further noted that in due time the deceased personnel’s name will be released to the public.

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“Accordingly, we urge the media to exercise caution in reporting in order not to further demoralise the family of the deceased, please,” Buba added.

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