BEVERLY HILLS, September 20, (THEWILL) – A Nigerian Army soldier has reportedly committed suicide in Borno State.
According to reports, Adegor Okpako, a staff sergeant attached to 192 Battalion in Gwoza, killed himself at about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday.
It was gathered that Okpako also killed another sergeant colleague who was only identified as Saka.
Three soldiers and a member of the civilian joint task force were also seriously wounded in the random shooting by Okpako.
Okpako killed himself two days after returning to the battalion after taking a few days’ break. It was not immediately clear whether he was receiving treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder or any form of mental health crisis.
However, the Army tweeted shortly before 12 a.m. Thursday stating that the incident was a case of accidental discharge on Wednesday afternoon.
“Accidental discharge kills 2 soldiers. We deeply regret to announce the death of two soldiers of 192 Battalion who lost their lives as a result of an accidental discharge during in-theatre training today,” the Army said.
The statement said a thorough inquiry would be conducted to understand the source of the fatal attack.
