A Nigerian army personnel, identified as Boyi Thankgod, reportedly took his own life at the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
The soldier allegedly shot himself in the head while on standby duty for Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Monday, January 15.
An ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the circumstances leading to this event.
In a separate and equally distressing incident, a Captain in the Nigerian Army, Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, has reportedly committed suicide in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was discovered hanging from a tree in a bush on Saturday night.
Family members find the circumstances surrounding his death mysterious and suspicious. No suicide note was left for his wife, elder sister, or any other family member.
A relative expressed disbelief, questioning why a captain in the army would take his own life, especially in such an unusual manner using a mosquito net.
The family source highlighted that Captain Bazza had no apparent reason to resort to suicide, emphasizing that he had not harmed anyone.
The deceased officer had previously experienced the mysterious death of his tent mate during his time in Yobe.
Captain Bazza, who got married in 2017 and had a son, is now the subject of an investigation by the Nigerian Army headquarters to determine the cause of his death.
The family remains in the dark about any potential motive, as no suicide note has been found.
The loss of Captain Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza has left the community mourning and searching for answers.
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