A Lance Corporal serving at 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment, Niger State, Akinleye Femi, and his wife have been found dead in their apartment, with the suspicion that he killed his wife before taking his own life.
The tragic incident which occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025 has caused a tense atmosphere, leaving the barracks residents in shock as to the circumstances that could have led to such an incident.
The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said that Lance Corporal Femi and his wife were suddenly found dead in their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier was on duty within the Cantonment, and had sought permission from his superior to attend to personal needs, after which he said he would return to duty.
This was however followed by the discovery of the dead bodies lying in their apartment.
“The remains of the deceased have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation has since commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
“The Nigerian Army deeply regrets this, while it commiserates with the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased over the painful loss.
“The army also prays for the peaceful repose of their souls,” the spokesman said.
He added that the Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, has assured the general public that the circumstances that led to the sad incident would be thoroughly investigated, and the outcome relayed to the general public accordingly.
The Nigerian Army craved maximum understanding and cooperation of the public as always, assuring that the outcome of the investigation would not only be made public but scrutinised, with measures put in place to avoid future occurrences.
