Military dismisses suicide stories of Akwa Ibom officer, begins probe

The Nigerian Military has confirmed the loss of life of considered one of its officers, Lieutenant Alphonsus Bazza, dismissing claims that he reportedly dedicated suicide in Akwa Ibom State.

This was disclosed in an announcement signed by the Performing Deputy Director, 6 Division Military Public Relations, Danjuma Jonah, on Tuesday, November 14.

The assertion learn, “The eye of Headquarters, 6 Division, Nigerian Military has been drawn to a publication making the rounds within the media over the unlucky demise of Lieutenant Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza.

“The late officer died whereas deployed on responsibility on the 2 Brigade Step-Up Headquarters for Train STILL WATERS III at Essien Udim Native Authorities of Akwa Ibom State.

“For the information, on November 11, the officer was not seen on the Step-up Headquarters, all efforts to achieve him proved abortive. Therefore, a search was launched within the normal space, and his lifeless physique was found.

“The Division sympathizes with the deceased officer’s household over his unlucky demise and needs to name on the media to chorus from publishing narratives suggestive of complicity in his unlucky demise.”

The assertion added that the Nigerian Military remained knowledgeable organisation that positioned a excessive premium on the welfare of its troops and wouldn’t take the demise of any of its personnel in any controversial circumstance with no consideration.

It learn, “Whereas not becoming a member of points with the media homes propagating this misinformation, you will need to state that there are regimental precepts via which such occurrences are dealt with within the NA.

“The Division needs to tell most people that the difficulty is being completely investigated and the general public might be dully knowledgeable on the end result of the investigation.”

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