One Officer Killed, Others Injured As Reckless Driver Rams Into Soldiers In Lagos
A yet to be identified officer of the Nigerian Army has been killed by a reckless driver in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the driver, rammed into troops of 81 Division Nigerian Army Headquarters during their Bi-Annual Route March on Friday, leaving others injured.
Speaking over the the unfortunate incident, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, in a statement said that the exercise had earlier been announced on various media platforms to create public awareness.
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He added that the deceased has been deposited in the mortuary while other injured officers are currently receiving medical care at 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba, Lagos State.
The statement reads: “Tragically, a driver in a private vehicle recklessly ran into the participating troops resulting in the death of a soldier with others sustaining various degrees of injuries.
“The deceased has been deposited in the mortuary while the injured are currently receiving medical care at 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba, Lagos.
“The 81 Division Military Police in conjunction with other relevant security agencies are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this incident.
“The General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, wishes to express his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased soldier while praying for the speedy recovery of the wounded.
“He has also called for calm among the public as investigation into the sad occurrence has commenced.
“The Division remains steadfast in its commitment to training and readiness to discharge its duties despite this devastating event.
“Furthermore, this tragic loss will not deter the Division’s dedication to safeguarding the lives and properties within its Area of Operations in accordance with the NA’s constitutional mandate.”
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