YOLA, Nigeria – A tragic incident occurred in Yola, the state capital of Adamawa, when a female soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Nkiru, shot and killed a senior colleague at a checkpoint.
The female soldier was enforcing the curfew imposed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri after hoodlums looted a government warehouse, including palliatives intended to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy.
According to sources, the incident occurred at the Fire Service Round About in the state capital.
Lance Corporal Nkiru reportedly had a dispute with civilians attempting to pass through the checkpoint during curfew hours.
Despite some identifying themselves as workers on essential duty, Nkiru insisted they turn back.
A captain attempted to intervene in the dispute, and Nkiru, who had already cocked her rifle, shot him.
A security officer who witnessed the event confirmed this sequence of events.
The injured captain was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, where he died.
Nkiru was immediately arrested and taken into custody by other soldiers.
Reports suggest that Nkiru has previously been accused of harassing civilians and displaying aggressive behavior, including cocking her rifle at minor provocations.
When approached for confirmation of the incident on Sunday, August 6, 2023, the Commander of 23 Armoured Brigade Yola, Brigadier General Muhammad Gambo, stated that journalists must seek appointments in writing before he could provide them with any comments.
University of Lagos Student Shot Dead by Armed Robber Over an Iphone 7 Plus
Tragedy struck at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, when a student, identified as Adekunle, was shot dead by a suspected armed robber.
The incident happened on Saturday, June 3, 2023, along Harvey Road, Moore Road Junction, in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
Adekunle and another UNILAG student, Opeyemi, boarded a shuttle heading to the university from Yaba. During the journey, an individual hanging off the rear of the vehicle reportedly stole an iPhone 7 Plus from Opeyemi.
Reacting swiftly, Adekunle leapt from the vehicle to chase the fleeing robber, aiming to recover his colleague’s phone. In the ensuing chase, a second individual believed to be an accomplice of the robber shot Adekunle in the head. The 23-year-old student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos state police spokesperson, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, stating that the police are currently investigating the matter. He also revealed that no arrests have been made so far in connection with the tragic event.
“Yes, it is true that the student was killed. No arrest has been made so far, we are still investigating the matter,” Hundeyin said.
The incident has cast a pall over the university community as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Further updates will be provided as the police investigation unfolds.
