- Safiu Kehinde
A Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, has reportedly committed suicide after killing his wife in Niger state.
The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, made this known in a statement issued on Monday.
According to Nwankwo, the incident occurred on Saturday at the Corporals and Below Quarters at Wawa Cantonment, Niger State, with residents left in shock over the tragic development.
He said preliminary findings showed the soldier, who was on duty, had sought permission from his superior before the lifeless bodies were discovered.
The army spokesman said the remains had been preserved as investigation continues to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to him, the Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ezra Barkins, has assured that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and findings made public.
He said the Nigerian army regretted the incident and commiserated with the families of the deceased, assuring that necessary measures would be taken to prevent future occurrences.