A corporal of the Army serving at the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori, Borno State went berserk in the early hours of Wednesday and opened fire, killing four of his colleagues before shooting himself.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa, said this in a statement on Wednesday. He however did not name the corporal or those he killed.
“Two of his colleagues were also injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri. Efforts are ongoing to contact the families of our gallant colleagues who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. May their gentle souls rest in peace.
“Meanwhile, an investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.”
