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In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Shagari Quarters in Deidei, Abuja, three Nigerian Army soldiers are alleged to have forced their way into a family home and killed a serving NYSC member in the early hours of Saturday.

The attack happened around 2 a.m. when the soldiers reportedly broke into the residence of Abdulsamad, a young corps member currently serving in the Federal Capital Territory. According to accounts from the family, Abdulsamad was the only adult present at the time, bravely shielding his younger siblings while their parents were away from home.

Despite the front door being firmly locked, the soldiers allegedly fired several shots through it, striking and killing Abdulsamad instantly. The children inside were left traumatized but unharmed.

As of press time, the Nigerian Army is yet to issue any official statement on the alleged involvement of its personnel. Family members and concerned residents are demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the matter.

This latest incident has once again raised serious questions about the conduct and accountability of security operatives in residential areas, especially at odd hours.

ReportNaija continues to follow developments and will provide updates as soon as more details emerge. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, the siblings who witnessed the horror, and the entire NYSC community at this difficult time.

SOURCE
https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/04/tragedy-in-abuja-nysc-corps-member-shot.html

Army releases statement:

TRAGIC LOSS OF NYSC CORPS MEMBER DURING ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT IN DEI-DEI

Headquarters Guards Brigade regrets the tragic loss of Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member during a security incident in the early hours of 25 April 2026 at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja.

The unfortunate incident occurred when troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group, on routine night patrol, responded to a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area. Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, resulting in a brief but intense exchange.

In the course of the engagement, Mr. Jamiu was caught in the crossfire. Despite efforts by troops to secure the area and preserve lives, he sadly succumbed to his injuries. This heartbreaking loss has cast a deep shadow over all personnel of the Guards Brigade.

Preliminary information indicates that the situation was fluid and highly volatile, as troops worked to repel the attackers and protect residents of the community from harm.

The Commander, Guards Brigade, officers and soldiers extend their deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the National Youth Service Corps, and all who are affected by this painful loss. We share in their grief and stand in solidarity with them during this moment of profound sorrow.

The Brigade has since initiated a thorough investigation to fully ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. We remain committed to transparency and accountability and findings will be made available in due course.

The remains of the deceased have been respectfully handed over to the appropriate civil authorities and deposited at Kubwa General Hospital.

Guards Brigade affirms its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property within the Federal Capital Territory. We will continue to review our operational procedures to further enhance civilian safety, even as our troops confront criminal elements who threaten the peace of our communities.

Members of the public are urged to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security agencies as we work collectively to maintain safety and security.

OLAWUYI ODUNOLA
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
Headquarters Guards Brigade
Abuja
26 April 2026

Source

Army confirms corps member’s death during shootout with robbers in Abuja, orders probe

THE Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, during a security operation in Dei-Dei, Abuja.

But its account of the incident differs from claims circulating on social media over how the corps member died.

In a statement issued on Sunday, April 26, by Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Guards Brigade, Olawuyi Odunola, the Army said Jamiu died in the early hours of April 25, during an armed robbery incident at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei.

According to the statement, troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group were on routine night patrol when they responded to a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area.

The Army said the troops came under gunfire from fleeing armed robbers upon arrival, leading to what it described as a “brief but intense exchange.”

It stated that the corps member was caught in the crossfire during the gun battle.

https://www.icirnigeria.org/army-confirms-corps-members-death-during-shootout-with-robbers-in-abuja-orders-probe/

Crossfire indeed! Look at where ur men shot from! Did the gun fight happen in the house? Fucking liars. Arrest the monster that carried out this crime and charge him! pic.twitter.com/ghy0lx8hct

— SAVI🃏 (@betsage24) April 26, 2026

Why will a trained military officer fire at a door like this? That same soldier needs to be fired at the same way

Seems like illegal duty

All these nonsense is what happens when you have a non challant dr^g lord as a president

This is disturbing, maybe criminals in uniform

Edit: Army were going after criminals

https://www.icirnigeria.org/army-confirms-corps-members-death-during-shootout-with-robbers-in-abuja-orders-probe/

How do you shot unarmed person
Honestly Nigeria is a crime scene

Nigeria is such a dangerous country, the reason why life expectancy rate is very low.

It has shattered the dreams of countless young people, both those who did not plan on dying soon and those who planned a brighter future for themselves. Nigeria unfortunately happened to them too, becoming a place where aspirations are crushed and the government could care less.

Rip to the corper, Nigeria failed you!
💔🕊️

Them go say those are not bonafide military men
Armed robbers or bandits wearing the uniform

Edit
So bonafide soldiers but caught in a gun duel with criminals

Are soldiers meant to go after armed robbers? What is the work of the police.

Soldiers don't do a SHOOT OUT with armed robbers.

They were probably a group that the government doesn't want us to know the name of.
Because it would cause panic in the FCT.

These soldiers are always acting like terrorist, you know there are people in the house but still you fired aimlessly? what kind of country is this self?

They always shoot careless on a street.

When they reach Sambisa forests where they supposed fire bullets without mercy, one commander will order them not shoot until they receive command.

In the residential area, you behave brutal while in the jungle you behave gentle.

Baba dey him house, death come meet am....

May NIGERIA happen to mirasteel and writerng.

Rest in peace to the dead

Na so them shoot my friend when robbers raided his neighbourhood. Funny thing is ,it's my friend that called the police on the robbers. Till today his leg is gone .

Gory scene
But I cannot marry the headline with the body of this story
The content is so scanty and lacks proper info
But God console the family he left behind

From the look of things, they killed that boy intentionally, it's more like assassination.

The army should make sure those murderers don't go Scott free.

Tomorrow is not guaranteed in Nigeria


The fact say you dey alive till now na God..

If you have money please Japa. If bandit nor harm, Fulani herdmen, Boko Haram, unknown gun, or other Islamic terrorists will, police or army fit still harm you. Please if you are rich and you are not gotten your funds through government, please Japa to save your life and that of your family

what is this nonsense? They shot the door in his quarters so where are the robbers talked about? Where they arrested, killed? Did they teleport? Wtf is this story? Something is obviously not right deeper in. It's possible the soldiers had a Vendetta against this guy and became the "robbers" themselves.

Who Nigeria never happen to go think say na him get sense pass or pray pass.

The unprofessionalism of the Nigerian army is the reason why Boko Haram keeps wasting them. What business does the army have responding to armed robbery?

A look at the video shows a clear premeditation to kill that corper. Climbing the fence, navigating into the room and then firing at a closed door knowing fully well that someone was behind it, speaks a lot. If that door was properly checked, it will be noticed that the Nigerian army rascals tried to break in but noticing that the youth corper had his weight against the door, they fired.

If the pathetic lies of the Nigerian army is to be believed, and there was an exchange of fire with robbers, did this exchange of fire happen in the corpers living room? If the bullet was fired from outside, where are the entry holes the bullet created in the fence, the living room wall before entering the bedroom?

Here is a more chilling possibility. The soldiers broke into the house through the backdoor and as the young man spotted them and tried running into the bedroom, they shot him dead as he was about closing the door. They fired TWICE as can be seen from the door. They fired with an intent to kill. This is a clear case of murder.

donleo92:
Baba dey him house, death come meet am....

May NIGERIA happen to mira.steel and writer.ng.

Rest in peace to the dead

It will happen to you first. Amen.

And the robbers went unhurt...
So hurtful. RIP dear corper!!

Sorry, after reading I couldn't find any where armed robbers were involved in this killing.

Why is the Caption different from the narrative?

Accidental discharge nonsense

It was a targeted assassination
There was no robbers in question
The Nigerian army are a bunch of pathetic liars trying to save face
They should bring out those astray men involved in this tragic shooting

What's with the topic?

Where are the robbers?

This is surely madness.

Failed country. Failed Government. RIP. Nigeria Failed you.

There should be outrage about this, but in Nigeria where people have been made immune to killings by bandits and Islamic terrorists...

RIP young man. You were a Nigerian. Nigeria has happened to you.

A country of particular concern.

donleo92:
Baba dey him house, death come meet am....

May NIGERIA happen to mirasteel and writerng.

Rest in peace to the dead

Bro it will happen to all of us if we don't change this country. We are all living on borrowed time.

Hmm, very sad. Typical in these kind of incidents