Troops had reportedly gunned down a soldier identified as James Kingsley after he went on a shooting rampage, resulting in the death of his senior officer.

It was reported that the tragic incident happened at the Forward Operational Base in Magami, Sokoto State under the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD).

The slain senior officer, a Second Lieutenant identified as OC Ukachuckwu (N/19548), lost his life during the incident that took place on Sunday, 4th February 2024 at 6:05 pm.

According to a reliable military source, the soldier was amuck and opened fire, killing Ukachuckwu, before being overpowered by other soldiers present at the scene.

Some of Kingsley’s colleagues sustained injuries during the incident but are reported to be stable in the hospital.

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