Army launches probe into circumstances surrounding Lieutenant Haruna’s Death in Uyo

By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja

The Nigerian Army has launched a ceremonial probe into the circumstances surrounding the decease of 1 of its officers, Lieutenant S. Haruna, who reportedly sustained terrible burns successful an incidental involving his woman successful Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

In a connection issued by Captain Lawal Muhammad, Spokesperson of the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the unit confirmed that findings from the probe would beryllium made nationalist upon conclusion.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to pass the wide nationalist of an unfortunate incidental involving Lt. S. Haruna and his woman which occurred connected 22 September 2025, resulting successful occurrence burns sustained by the officer,” the connection read.

According to the Army, the serviceman was promptly evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), wherever helium received broad aesculapian care. Despite the champion efforts of the aesculapian squad to stabilize his condition, Lt. Haruna tragically passed distant connected 6 October 2025.

“The Nigerian Army commiserates profoundly with the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased serviceman and prays for the repose of his soul,” the connection added.

Captain Muhammad noted that an interior enquiry had been instituted instantly aft the incidental to find the nonstop circumstances starring to the tragedy.

The Army besides expressed appreciation to the nationalist for its knowing and reiterated its committedness to professionalism, discipline, and accountability successful each matters involving its personnel.

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