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‘He was shot in his room’ — family rejects army’s account of NYSC member’s killing, demands probe

The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member killed by soldiers of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Force in Dei-Dei, Shagari Estate, Abuja, has rejected the military’s account of the incident.

In a statement, the Guards Brigade headquarters had said Jamiu was caught in a crossfire on April 25 when troops responded to a distress call from residents reportedly under attack by armed robbers.

“Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, resulting in a brief but intense exchange,” the statement reads.

“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.”

The brigade described the situation as “fluid and highly volatile” and said the deceased’s remains were handed to civil authorities at Kubwa General Hospital.

However, the family, in a statement on Sunday, said “physical evidence disproves an exchange of gunfire”, adding that their son was killed at about 2am on Saturday when military personnel entered the estate.

According to the statement, Jamiu’s sister was in the house at the time, while their parents were away in Okene for a burial ceremony.

“Nigerian military personnel discharged a firearm at close range through the door of Abdulsamad’s room. The shot struck him in the head, killing him instantly,” the statement reads.

“The trajectory of the bullet — confirmed by physical examination of the bullet hole, which runs from the room door to the wall — establishes that the shot was fired from outside the room, through a closed door.”

The family argued that an exchange of gunfire presupposes an adversary who is armed and actively firing.

“No such adversary has been identified, produced, or accounted for. No weapon was recovered from the scene. No shell casings attributed to any party other than the military have been documented,” the statement added.

“The point of entry used by the military personnel was the fence, which they scaled. The remnants of fallen barbed wire at the fence remain visible and physically verifiable at the scene to this day.”

It added that the gate to the premises was intact and not damaged at the time of the incident, noting that no robbery was also reported in the community on the night.

The family said Jamiu’s sister, upon hearing the gunshot, rushed downstairs but was told by the soldiers to go outside and “calm down”.

Neighbours who heard the gunshot alerted the community vigilance group.

However, on arrival, the vigilance group members were allegedly instructed by the soldiers to “mop up the blood and flush it”, a directive the family said raises serious concerns about the preservation of evidence.

Jamiu’s body was later taken to the hospital by police officers.

The family said they were compelled to endure hours of statements and administrative procedures before being granted access to retrieve their son’s remains for burial.

They further stated that when confronted, the soldiers admitted the shooting was a mistake and that they had killed an innocent person.

According to the family, this admission was made in the presence of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and documented in a written statement.

The family demanded an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the circumstances of Jamiu’s death, to be conducted outside the Nigerian military’s chain of command and with full civilian oversight.

They also called for the identification, suspension pending investigation, and prosecution of the personnel responsible for the shooting.

In addition, the family demanded a retraction of the military’s earlier statement and the issuance of a corrected account consistent with the available evidence and prior admissions.

They further called for a formal public apology from the army.

https://www.thecable.ng/he-was-shot-in-his-room-family-rejects-armys-account-of-nysc-members-killing-demands-probe/

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Tragic this was a targeted attack
Nothing like that robbers bull crap

His family should seek justice and make sure that those unscrupulous soldiers that are responsible are sent to jail.

May his soul rest in peace.

Failed country. Failed Government. RIP. Nigeria Failed you

Hmmm naija everyday wahala

Charge them to court
Sue them
This is like an assassination and never crossfire or accidental discharge.

May Nigeria never happen to us.

Omo.... Head shot we see in Max Payne and Hitman games are no play in real life

RIP.

Believe Nigerian government and army at your own peril.

crazy country,just like this now someone is gone chai

I have not seen soldiers roaming around with guns even in developing Asian countries. Talk less of shooting citizens. Unless u want to compare Nigeria to Burma and Afganistan.

Nigeria is not a crime scene . It's just newer installments of Final Destination.

Death will strike u .

I think somebody paid those soldiers to kill the young man
E fit be aza matter

Wonders will never end in this country, guys be prayerful and vigilant

That's exactly how I think it happened.
What on Earth made the soldiers jumped through the fence then shoot him from the door?

In the end, nothing will come out it. Someone's life wasted just like that. May Nigeria not happen to any of us.

Even the comfort of one’s home is not safe.

This is really sad and painful, years of studies and money spent with high hope of a brighter future all gone just a night.

The recent lies by our military personnel is becoming too much,

Planned murder. Nigerian military and bandits/terrorists are now behaving alike

This is how the military denied killing innocent protesters during Endsars.

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but Nigeria investigation will cover it

Even if we are to follow the military narratives.... It still doesn't make sense how that bullet was fired.... That bullet wasn't fired from outside the compound.... It was fired in front of that door.... What were they doing there? Since when did army become anti robbery squad? How are we sure that's not a terrorist attack? Or assassination?

Nigeria ... Nigeria.... Nigeria....

Lots of questions about almost everything going on within our system but little sensible answers.

Yet when people japa some will start writing epistles as if those who japa are the cause of our problem. Yes, they know abroad is not bed of roses so mind your business.

Exactly what were they looking for? If exchange of fire with robbers was happening outside.... How did that bullet scale the fence, enter the building wall, con still enter door... Haba.... It even better to keep quiet at times

mrkings84:
That's exactly how I think it happened.
What on Earth made the soldiers jumped through the fence then shoot him from the door?

Crimes committed by Nigerian army and Fulanis are usually covered by the Nigerian govt in this country

No one is prosecuted, just plain cover up while the criminals continues

May Nigeria not happen to us!

We should support our military for their dedication and sacrifice, especially as they confront insurgency, often at the cost of their own lives. We must express our appreciation, show love, and, most importantly, pray for them.

However, the statement from the deceased's family regarding the cause of his death reveals another side of the military, where many civilians may harbor negative feelings towards them.

Why not admit that it was a mistake? How much would it cost to compensate the grieving family? Why create additional difficulties for them during such a painful time?

May God provide comfort to the family. This situation is truly heartbreaking.

Nigerian army killed this young man without reason.
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.

Where are the robbers the army apprehended? If they said they were called in response to an ongoing robbery operation, who called them? Can the residents of shagari estate back up the claims by the army? Why did the soldiers not wait for the police to document and secure the crime scene before asking the vigilante to clean up the room, mop up the blood and dispose of brain tissue and skull parts in the toilet? This incident must not be allowed to be swept under the carpet.

This country is just anyhow. Even a village idiót knows that soldiers are not trained to engage robbers (especially in a civilian populated area). That's the job of police officers!

Are there no Police officers that can respond to such distress call? What exactly is going on in this country self?

Now, a young man's life has been cut short in his prime just because of the Army's incompetence. Unless the family gets justice, all the "sympathies" & RIPS of the military don't mean anything.

What a tragic loss!

Are soldiers now responsible for responding to domestic crime like armed robbery? Where was the police?