An army officer in the 353 Artillery regiment, Ojo cantonment, Lagos identified as Boyi ThankGod has killed himself. The soldier, attached to Headquarters 35 Artillery Brigade Abeokuta, Ogun State, was said to have suddenly cocked his rifle and shot himself in the head. The incident happened on Monday, a colleague of the deceased told SaharaReporters. He was said to have complained about his unpaid allowances and showed signs of depression before he eventually took his life.
In light of these heart-wrenching revelations, I implore Your Excellency not only to spearhead a thorough investigation but also to champion the implementation of comprehensive leadership training programs. These programs should instill a culture of ethical conduct, empathy, and respect, aiming to prevent instances of abuse and mistreatment within our military ranks.
More facts have emerged about the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a Nigerian Army captain, Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, who was alleged to have committed suicide in Akwa Ibom State. SaharaReporters had last week reported how Captain Bazza’s lifeless body was found in a bush at the 2 Brigade Step-Up Headquarters for Exercise STILL WATERS III at Essien Udim Local Government of Akwa Ibom.
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