A tragic incident occurred in the Imota area of
Ikorodu, Lagos State, where a man believed to be mentally unstable attacked and
killed a soldier on internal security duty.
The attack happened in broad daylight on Sunday,
November 16, causing panic as onlookers fled for safety.
A viral video circulating on social media showed the
soldier lying lifeless in a pool of blood, while the attacker — dressed in torn
clothing — was also seen dead. Initial reports suggested the attacker had shot
the soldier with the officer’s rifle.
However, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, through
its Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya,
clarified the true events.
According to the statement, the soldier had been
attempting to calm a chaotic situation when the attacker struck him from behind
with a heavy log, inflicting fatal injuries.
The statement further explained:
“Without prejudice to the ongoing investigation into
the incident, it is necessary to provide preliminary information on the
circumstances surrounding the incident. On November 16, 2025, around 4 p.m.,
one of the soldiers deployed for internal security duty in the Imota area of
Ikorodu, while attempting to de-escalate a chaotic situation, was attacked by a
mentally unstable individual. The attacker struck the soldier on the head with
a heavy log, causing severe injury.
“The situation was brought under control by other
soldiers at the scene, who neutralised the attacker and recovered the soldier’s
body.”
The Nigerian Army assured the public that
investigations are ongoing and that further updates will be provided as
necessary.
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