The Nigerian Army has commenced investigations into an incident where a soldier allegedly murdered his wife and then killed himself.
According to Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, the incident involved Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, serving at 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment.
The incident has created a tense atmosphere in the barracks and an investigation has been opened into the matter.
The Army is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Author's summary: Soldier kills wife and himself.