The Nigerian Army said it has commenced a discreet investigation over the death of a serving soldier and his wife.

Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, in a statement on Monday, said Lance Corporal Femi and his wife were suddenly found dead in their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment.

According to the statement, preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier was on duty within the Cantonment, and had sought permission from his superior to attend to personal needs and return to duty.

It said the remains of the deceased have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation had since commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

“The NA 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,” he said.

The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, assured the general public that the circumstances that led to the sad incident will be thoroughly investigated, and the outcome relayed to the general public accordingly.

It added that the NA anticipates maximum understanding and cooperation of the public as always, assuring that the outcome of the investigation will not only be made public, but scrutinised and measures put in place to avoid future occurrences.

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