The Nigerian Army detains one of its personnel after an accidental discharge injures a fellow soldier at a military position in Borno State. Reports citing security analyst Zagazola Makama, who references military sources, say the incident occurs around 6 a.m. on Friday at Sierra 7, a defensive position in Damboa Local Government Area, where the 25 Brigade is deployed. According to the accounts, the soldier negligently fires his weapon within the facility, causing gunshot wounds to a colleague. The injured officer receives immediate medical attention on site before being evacuated to a field ambulance unit for further treatment. Authorities disarm and detain the soldier involved while investigations continue to determine the circumstances of the discharge. The Nigerian Army also underscores the need for strict adherence to weapons-handling procedures and safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in operational zones. Further disciplinary action may follow depending on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Nigerian Army detains soldier after accidental shooting injures colleague in Borno
The Nigerian Army detains one of its personnel after an accidental discharge injures a fellow soldier at a military position in Borno State. Reports citing security analyst Zagazola Makama, who refere...
- The Nigerian Army detains a soldier after an accidental shooting injures a colleague in Borno State.
- The incident is reported to occur around 6 a.m. on Friday at Sierra 7 in Damboa Local Government Area.
- The soldier attached to the Army’s 25 Brigade is said to have accidentally discharged his weapon, injuring a fellow officer.
- The injured officer receives immediate medical treatment and is later evacuated to a field ambulance unit.
- The soldier is disarmed and detained pending investigation, and the Army cites the need to follow weapons-handling safety procedures.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier attached to the 25 Brigade in Borno State after he accidentally discharged his weapon, injuring a fellow officer.According to reports from Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the incident occurred around 6 a.m. on Friday at Sierra 7, a military defensive position in Damboa Local Government Area.Military sources said the soldier negligently fired his weapon within the facility, leaving a colleague with gunshot wounds. The injured officer received immediate medical treatment before being evacuated to a field ambulance unit for further care.Authorities have since disarmed and detained the soldier involved, pending investigation and possible disciplinary action. The Nigerian Army emphasized the importance of strict adherence to weapons-handling procedures and safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in operational zones.Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge are ongoing.
2 months agoThe Nigerian Army has detained one of its personnel following an accidental shooting that left a fellow soldier injured at a military position in Borno State. In a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, he cited military sources who disclosed that the incident involved a soldier serving with the Army’s 25 Brigade […] Army detains soldier over accidental shooting of colleague in Borno
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