The Defence Headquarters has detained a naval rating, identified as A. Akila, over the alleged killing of a fellow serviceman.
Akila, assigned to the Forward Operating Base Dansadua for Operation Fansan Yamma, reportedly killed his colleague under suspicious circumstances.
The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, October 25, in Zamfara State.
Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that Akila allegedly fired multiple shots at his colleague.
“On October 25, 2024, at about 0312hrs, naval personnel, LS Akila A. deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA , in questionable circumstances, opened fire sporadically killing a fellow military colleague,” Buba said.
“Thereafter, he was arrested, disarmed, and detained, and an investigation has since commenced into the case. After investigation, the case will be escalated to a standing court martial setup to address such misdemeanour among troops. “
He noted that efforts are in place to notify the family of the soldier killed by Akila.
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