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.

“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.

obiekunie2:
now i understand why they quickly showed his pictures.

the other shooters that killed their superior officers we have never seen their pics.


once an igbo man is involved, then the narative changes instantly.



NOW NO ONE WILL NOTICE THE UNDERLINING FACTORS



- DENIAL OF ALLOWANCES AND SALARIES FOR MONTHS AND DENIAL OF EXIT PERMIT.

AND THE POOR SOLDIER SLIDE INTO DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA.

YET CAPTURED BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS ARE TREATED TO SUMPTUOUS MEALS AND TREATED LIKE KINGS WHILE THE SOLDIERS ARE TREATED LIKE SLAVES.

emmy512:
This what happens when you turn a man to a beast.
He was owed, his bank account was blocked, he wasn't allowed to liv after his time was over.
Nonsense.
I just feel for the late mans family and him having to take the brunt for the government

armadeo:
Naija oh my naija.


Somewhere now a young woman is weeping because some raggedy fool just killed her husband to achieve his aim.


He should be shot dead.

obiekunie2:
now i understand why they quickly showed his pictures.

the other shooters that killed their superior officers we have never seen their pics.


once an igbo man is involved, then the narative changes instantly.



NOW NO ONE WILL NOTICE THE UNDERLINING FACTORS



- DENIAL OF ALLOWANCES AND SALARIES FOR MONTHS AND DENIAL OF EXIT PERMIT.

AND THE POOR SOLDIER SLIDE INTO DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA.

YET CAPTURED BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS ARE TREATED TO SUMPTUOUS MEALS AND TREATED LIKE KINGS WHILE THE SOLDIERS ARE TREATED LIKE SLAVES.

supportnija:

The story is not complete, he left duty for six months without permission, Nigeria army should not have frozen his account, he would made to face trial and necessary punishment given to him, you allowed him to join you again after six month of deserted and next thing is to hold his money, I think the best thing now is to cancel the country call Nigeria and build another one. If it's civilian this Soldier would be doing like mafia. In my presence at Mararaba SSS shut to dead Kingsley , A security to Ebenezer Secondary school simply because it is helping a drunk man but when this people see Boko Haram they will run to Cameroon. God help the helpless in this country.