Navy officer opens fire on colleagues in ‘questionable circumstances’ – details emerge

According to reports, a naval officer identified as Chief Seaman Akila A in Katsina opened fire on a colleague and shot him dead
Defense Command said the officer was detained, disarmed and detained for investigation and prosecution
According to military authorities, Akila committed the crime under questionable circumstances, sporadically opening fire on his colleague

Tragic news from Katsinawhere on Friday, October 25, a naval officer identified as Chief Seaman Akila A fatally shot a colleague. According to Edward Buba, director of defense media operations, the incident occurred under “questionable circumstances” and the officer opened fire sporadically.

The Defense Command took over fast taking action, arresting and detaining the officer and initiating an investigation into the incident. The military said that once the investigation is complete, the case will be transferred to a permanent military court, which typically deals with misconduct among soldiers.

The army is contacting the family of the killed officer

In the meantime, the family of the deceased is being notified through official channels. Defense Command urged the media to report responsibly, taking into account the sensitivity of the situation and the potential impact on the bereaved family.

The military statement reads in part:

“Meanwhile, administrative proceedings are underway to notify the family of the deceased,” he added.

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