The Digest:
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed by soldiers of the Guards Brigade quick response in Dei-Dei, Abuja. The army said troops responded to a distress call about armed robbers at Shagari Estate and Jamiu was caught in the crossfire. However, a family source has contested the military's account, alleging soldiers opened fire indiscriminately and there was no evidence of any exchange with armed robbers.
Key Points
- The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Shagari Estate.
- The army said it has launched a full investigation into the incident.
- The family source called for an independent probe beyond the military's internal investigation.
- The deceased's remains have been handed over to Kubwa General Hospital.
- The NYSC is yet to issue an official statement on the death.
The family is demanding an independent investigation as conflicting accounts of the incident emerge.
Sources: The Cable
