He was shot in his room’- Family rejects Army’s account of NYSC member’s k!lling in Abuja, demands probe
The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member k!lled by soldiers of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Force in Dei-Dei, Shagari Estate, Abuja, has rejected the military’s account of the incident. On Sunday, April 26, the Nigerian Army released a statement claiming late Jamiu was caught in a crossfire on April 25 when troops responded to a distress call from residents reportedly under attack by armed robbers. “Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, resulting in a brief but intense exchange. In the course of the engagement, Mr Jamiu was caught in the crossfire. Despite efforts by troops to secure the area and preserve lives, he sadly succumbed to his injuries.” The Army described the situation as “fluid and highly volatile” and said the deceased’s remains were handed to civil authorities at Kubwa General Hospital. However, in a statement released, the family of the deceased said “physical evidence disproves ...