A serving soldier at 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, has committed suicide after killing his wife.
The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, disclosed in a statement.
Nwankwo said the incident happened on October 11, 2025.
According to him, the incident had caused a tensed atmosphere, leaving the barracks residents in shock as to the circumstances that could have led to such incident.
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He added that the remains of the deceased have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation had commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
“Lance Corporal Femi and his wife were suddenly found dead in their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier was on duty within the Cantonment, and had sought permission from his superior to attend to personal needs and return to duty. This followed the discovery of the dead bodies lying in their apartment.
“The NA deeply regrets this, while it commiserates with the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased over the painful loss. The army also prays for the peaceful repose of their souls.
“The Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, assures the general public that the circumstances that led to the sad incident will be thoroughly investigated, and the outcome relayed to the general public accordingly.
“The NA anticipates maximum understanding and cooperation of the public as always, assuring that the outcome of the investigation will not only be made public, rather, further scrutinised, and measures put in place to avoid future occurrences.”
