The Nigerian Army has begun a formal investigation following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of a soldier and his wife in Wawa Cantonment, Niger State.
The soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Akinleye Femi of the 221 Battalion, is suspected to have taken his wife’s life before committing suicide.
In a statement issued by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, the Army confirmed that the tragic incident happened on October 11, 2025, leaving residents of the barracks in shock.
According to him, the couple was found dead inside their residence at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment.
Preliminary findings, he explained, showed that Lance Corporal Femi had been on duty within the Cantonment but requested permission from his superior to attend to personal matters shortly before the bodies were discovered.
“This followed the discovery of the dead bodies lying in their apartment,” the statement said.
“The remains of the deceased have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation has since commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The Army commiserates with the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased over the painful loss and prays for the peaceful repose of their souls.”
The Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, assured the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and the findings made known.
“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,” the statement added.
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