A shocking and gruesome incident has occurred in Zaria, Kaduna State, North of Nigeria where an applicant vying for a spot in the Nigerian Army Depot was allegedly hacked to death by his colleagues over financial disputes. The victim, who hailed from Gombe State, also in the north of the country had reportedly received nearly N1 million from his parents to facilitate his recruitment process.
PUNCH Metro learned on Sunday that the trouble began when the deceased, in a gesture of trust, shared his Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card and password with a friend to withdraw N10,000 for food. However, suspicions quickly arose when the friend, along with others now suspected of involvement in the crime, withdrew a substantial sum of N800,000 from the victim’s account without his knowledge.
The lifeless body of the victim, bearing multiple knife wounds, was discovered on Saturday morning in the PZ area of Sabon-Gari Local Government. The discovery was made by local residents who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was subsequently transported to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Zaria for an autopsy and further investigation.
According to sources, the deceased had confided in his family about the financial demands associated with securing a spot in the Nigerian Army, prompting his parents to raise and send the funds. The revelation of the significant withdrawal led to an altercation, which tragically culminated in the victim’s murder.
The Nigerian Army and police are currently investigating the incident, but no official comments have been made at the time of filing this report. Authorities are focusing on identifying and apprehending all individuals involved in the crime.
In a separate and equally disturbing event, a police inspector and three civilians were confirmed killed by armed men on Sunday morning in Aba, Abia State. The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the attack, noting that the incident took place in the early hours and involved a violent confrontation. The identities of the victims and the motives behind the attack are still under investigation.
These incidents underscore the increasing violence and insecurity facing Nigeria, as authorities continue to grapple with a range of criminal activities across the country.
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