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Private Uzonna Maduabuchi, the soldier who killed a recently married Army Lieutenant in Bama, was embittered because his allowances were withheld and account blocked, The Nation has learnt.

Maduabuchi on Tuesday morning fired at least five shots at Lieutenant Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi, his superior at 202 Battalion of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade in Bama, Borno while the latter was on telephone with his wife.

It was gathered Ngorgi got married last December and has been away on operation in the northeast since then.

According to Army sources, Maduabuchi, a 16NA Regular Intake, had complained several times about his allowances not paid and his right to pass denied.

Although it was not clear whether the deceased officer had anything to do with his plights, it was gathered Maduabuchi was heard shouting: “I have achieved my aim” after shooting Ngorgi dead.

He was said to have embarked on the shooting spree shortly after the troops returned from scanning the environment to wade off Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs).

The Nation gathered the shooter aimed at the officer’s chest and released rapid rounds to the amazement of colleagues who were present.

“We were all shocked because we did not expect such a thing could happen at that moment.

“Soldiers and officers were in sad mood to the extent that they wanted to go and get the shooter killed in the guardroom but the Brigade Commander gave order that they should not kill the guy.

“Later, we now tried to verify if there were issues between them but nothing personal was established.

“We only found out that the soldier’s account has been blocked for several months without collecting office allowance and salary.

“He has been complaining that he is also not allowed to go on pass. It’s painful and sad mood already here.

‘’May Almighty Allah spare our lives for future purpose and safety in this job and after May God be with us,” a soldier, who allegedly witnessed the incident said.

Confirming the shooting, the Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa said the soldier was depressed.

Asked how long the soldier had been depressed and what the Army did to get him treated, Musa did not reply our correspondent.

He also did not reply to questions on allegations that Maduabuchi’s salary and allowances were withheld for several months.

He further did not provide answers on why the army left a depressed soldier at the war front.

Our correspondent sent a WhatsApp message requesting answers to some questions which Musa ignored.

A call was subsequently made to his mobile phone but he said he was in a meeting and requested a text message be sent.

He was yet to respond as at the time of filing this report.

EXCLUSIVE: Newly Married Soldier Killed By Fellow Military Colleague In Borno

A newly married military officer, Lieutenant Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi of the 202 Battalion, has been discovered to be actually killed by a fellow soldier in Bama, Borno State.

It was earlier reported that he was killed by Boko Haram insurgents but further checks have now revealed that Ngorgi was talking to his wife when one of his colleagues shot him from the back six times.

The attacker, according to a source, was heard shouting after the incident that, “I have achieved my aim".

It is not yet clear why the soldier killed Lt Ngorgi, who is his senior in the army and on the battle field.

The victim only got married in December 2019 and was looking forward to raising a family when the tragic Incident occured.

The 2nd photo is that of the attacker

RIHMEEK:
If he was a man of integrity like the way he was portrayed, he would have resigned long time ago.