In what may be a classic case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the Army has announced the bizzare case of an Army corporal in Borno State who shot dead four of his fellow combatants, injuried two others, turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
The story of the event as told by Army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, reads: “A Corporal of the Nigerian Army serving at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori went berserk in early hours of 26 February 2020 and opened fire killing 4 of his colleagues before shooting himself.
“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, investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.”