A Nigerian soldier serving at Wawa Cantonment in Niger State allegedly shot and killed his spouse earlier than taking his personal life, the military mentioned on Monday.
Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, of the 221 Battalion, was discovered useless alongside his spouse of their house at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Beneath Quarters, inside the cantonment, based on a press release by Appearing Assistant Director of Military Public Relations, Stephen Nwachukwu.
“The tragic incident, which occurred on 11 October 2025 at Wawa Cantonment, has left residents in shock as to the circumstances that would have led to such an unlucky occasion,” the assertion mentioned.
Preliminary findings confirmed that the soldier had been on responsibility and sought permission from his superior to attend to private issues earlier than the incident came about.
“The Nigerian Military deeply regrets this growth and commiserates with the household, colleagues, and pals of the deceased over the painful loss,” Nwachukwu mentioned, including that an investigation had been launched to find out the motive behind the act.
Brigadier Common Ezra Barkins, Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, mentioned the findings of the probe could be made public and that measures could be taken to stop comparable tragedies in the long run.
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