Soldier Kills Commander, 2 Others In Sokoto

A soldier enlisted in the Nigerian Army has killed his Commander and two others.

The incident took place on Sunday, March 5, at Forward Operating Base, Rabah, in Sokoto State.

The soldier identified as Lance Corporal Nwobobo Chinoso of 223 Battalion Zuru, Kebbi State, was deployed at Forward Operating Base Rabah, where the incident happened at the residence of the Base commander.

Chinoso was said to have opened fire and killed the FOB Commander, Lt. T.I. Sam-Oladapo, two other soldiers including the Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Iliyasu Inusa, and Private Attahiru Mohammed, before turning the gun on himself.

The incident is said to have happened at about 5 pm, however, the cause of the incident is yet unknown while investigation has commenced immediately.

“At about 051700A MAR 23. LCPL Nwobobo Chinnoso of 223 Battalion Zuru Attached to 26 and Deployed at Forward Operating Base RABAH, opened fire and Killed the Forward Operating Base Commander Lt. TI SAM-OLADAPO, The Command Sergeant Major (CSM) SSGT Iliyasu Inusa and Pte Attahiru Mohammed, inside the Commander’s accommodation before killing himself,” a signal released by the Army read.

The Commander, the 8 Division Garrison, and Commanding Officer, of the 26 Battalion were said to have visited the location, while efforts are ongoing to move the corpses to Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto.