HOW AND WHO MURDERED LT. BENJAMIN N. EDIM: THE INFAMY OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY.

Lt. B. N. Edim was a fine gentleman, dedicated in all his endeavors. To family and to his work which until his murder was uncompromising in his duties.
He was allegedly shot dead on Sunday 26th July, 2015 at 12.30pm by soldiers of the 144 Battalion Asa, Abia State who were supposed to be his subordinates and his cover in an operation to rescue an unknown kidnapped victim at Ogunabor LGA in Abia State.

Before his gruesome murder he was the (Head of Admin) at 144 Battalion Asa, Abia State, as a result of this position he was well known by all officers and soldiers serving in the battalion.

He had diligently served in the North Eastern State of Nigeria, Borno State in the concerted effort to quell the insurgency that has ravaged the State and was recently deployed to Abia State having served beyond the rotational period and extensively in the North East. A development his family and 10 months old wife applauded.

Information gathered from a broken hearted, good spirited officer within the barracks who pleaded anonymity, revealed that Lt. B. N. Edim was generally viewed by most of his colleagues as been too dedicated, strict and uncompromising in the discharge of his lawful official assignments.

Authorities at 144 Battalion Asa, Abia State informed the family of the deceased that Lt. B. N Edim was allegedly shot dead by his own soldiers because he was not recognized by his own soldiers at an operation in which he was the one who deployed the soldiers to the said assignment.

By virtue of his position as Adjutant, Lt. B. N Edim was entitled to a driver but his driver was no where to be found when the operation was to be embarked upon. Hence, he drove himself to the venue of the operation where he met the ground troops already awaiting his arrival. It was reliably gathered within the battalion that the driver was deliberately sent out before the deceased could have wind of his whereabouts. Some observations that are inconsistent with the story of the military are thus:

*How friendly is a 'friendly-fire' when it is shot in a rapid succession thereby discharging 6bullets in broad daylight, by the force who are supposed to be kitted in a unique outfit reserved for the army? Hardly a mistaken identity.

*12.30pm is broad daylight, no incidents of rainfall, in an environment which is not a dense forest or a rainforest, how then was the killer's visibility?

*The Army which maintains a separate intelligence unit do not engage conventional army in undercover operations, how could the shooter not recognize the uniform of his Superior?

*The Army is an elite unit of highly trained personnel whom are aware of the dangers of handling a rifle, as such, they owe a strict duty of care to everyone, thus, in an operation where only the deceased took 6shots, did the shooter shoot on impulse at the twitch of his finger? There are no accounts of exchange of fire with the kidnappers.

*Is a REGULAR ROUTINE in a kidnap operation similar to a war operation? Is there not a standard operating procedure,rules of engagement? Are there no fears that the kidnapped may be used as a shield, as such, if shot it undermines the rescue intended? Is there no calculation regards collateral damage in such an area inhabited by people?

*The term fragging is associated with the crime of subordinates murdering their superiors when the standards are strict, it is a mutinous strategy that involves murder. The deceased was highly moral and uncompromising. He is said to refuse grafts and gifts. In society as Ogunabor LGA in Abia State which is fraught with crime, monies are paid so that authorities would turn a blind eye to these heinous crimes. It is obvious that the deceased will not compromise and thus stood for the highest of moral and disciplinary standards, was this not the motive?

*Why was one of the kidnappers shot in the leg and the officer leading the operation shot six times at deliberate vital parts that are sure to only one outcome, death?
THESE AND MANY OTHER QUESTIONS BEG FOR ANSWERS. WITH AGED PARENTS AND A YOUNG BRIDE IN HER FINAL SEMESTER TO BE GRADUATED AND BE UNITED AS FAMILY, FRIENDS ARE DEVASTATED AND DISTURBED.

WHILE THE AUTHORITIES ARE YET TO EXPLAIN, WE INDULGE THE CONCIOUS NIGERIAN PUBLIC TO SAVE OTHER NOBLE AND UPRIGHT SERVICE MEN WHO WOULD NOT YIELD TO THE neglect because FANCIES OF MEN BUT UPHOLD THEIR SWORN OATH TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT OUR DEAR COUNTRY. LET US RID NIGERIA THE BLACK SHEEP AND BAD EGGS IN THE SOCIETY AND THE UPPER ECHELONS OF POWER AND AUTHORITY WHO WOULD GO TO ANY EXTENT FOR SELF AGGRANDIZEMENT. THEY CONSPIRE AND KILL AND COVER. LEND YOUR VOICE TO THIS CALL AND SEND #RESEND #BROADCAST #REBROADCAST THIS MESSAGE. TALK ABOUT IT AND DO NOT HESITATE TO REPORT ANY ACT OF ASININE CONSPIRACIES THAT MAY SAVE SOMEONE.
EVIL THRIVES WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING, KINDLY REBROADCAST TILL IT GETS TO THE APPROPRIATE EARS.


The DAILY SUN, 5th August, 2015. PG 12, has the story and...
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Sad... this is highly unprofessional of the military boys. I pray his killers get punished, and his family and friends get the justice they deserve

I wish I can upload the young officer s picture. But, it's available on this profile on Facebook, Becky Jang Edim.
Successfully served gallantly in Borno State, got married during his stint fighting insurgents in the North East last year September. Just recently transferred to Abia, only to be murdered.

Justice from the court is fine but it does not return life. The voice we use in condemning this is better. It will save many well meaning officers. Kindly rebroadcast and tell the story. No one with blame should find a hiding place.

The Deceased in his ceremonial regalia

THE UNCOMPROMISING GENTLEMAN OFFICER THAT WAS KILLED FOR REFUSING TO BEND HIS STANDARDS.

Painful death!

R.I.P.brother may does who conspired to kill you never see the end of this year, may their wieves become widows and there children fatherless, may another man warm their bed, they will surfer and another man will eat and insult them. eeseeye

My condolences to the widow and his family, but its a known fact that the first war a commanding officer faces is that against his own officers. If he fails to win that war then he is as good as dead. Gen Benjamin failed at that like Julius Caesar and so many unfortunate Generals in history, and so the rest is history. Its the way of the army. Opening threads to implicate the elements involved in his murder is just a civilian's misunderstanding of the order of the army

@ Hinwazaka,
Since dis young officer has supposedly failed in d course of duty as u alledge nd is now dead,nd ur analysis on dis circumstance is seen 2 be a failure on d deceased part,may u fyn ur self in d same situatn where ur soldiers or colleagues will pull an accidental dischrge,no infact diischrgesssss(6 bullets) on u by not recognizing der julius ceaser as u say,nd may people find ur efforts in d line of duty as a failure too,army or civilian we re all human ,life wnt cmbck bt justice must prevail

@Hinwazaka you belong to the recesses of obscurity, the darkest oblivion of hades and gnash teeth with ur Julius Caesar theory. What goes around comes around.

hinwazaka:
My condolences to the widow and his family, but its a known fact that the first war a commanding officer faces is that against his own officers. If he fails to win that war then he is as good as dead. Gen Benjamin failed at that like Julius Caesar and so many unfortunate Generals in history, and so the rest is history. Its the way of the army. Opening threads to implicate the elements involved in his murder is just a civilian's misunderstanding of the order of the army

This is neither articulate nor filled with any tangible meaning...

blue on blue
sad one
The Army will definitely carry out an investigation of the operation through a board of inquiry
I wouldnt go into conclusion
adieu to the falllen

RIP Bengunn. May God give your wife and family the fortitude to move on and may justice be served.