UNKNOWN
GUNMEN REPORTEDLY KILL ARMY GARRISON COMMANDER IN BAUCHI STATE
Multiple
reports confirm the killing of the Garrison Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade of
Nigerian Army in Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi, Col. Mohammed Barack by suspected
gunmen in Bauchi State.
The killing
which has brought panic to the city, could however not be ascertained if it was
a case of armed robbery attack or assassination, although unofficial and
unconfirmed sources said it could be by armed robbers.
The incident
which took place on Bauchi–Jos Road was said to have taken place on Sunday
while the deceased was riding a power bike from Kaduna.
A source
said, “The Garrison Commander of 33 Artillery Brigade of Nigerian Army
(Shadawanka Barracks) Bauchi, Col. Mohammed Barack, has been shot dead. He was
shot on Sunday along Jos Road, while on a power bike and was coming back from
Kaduna. He is from Kano State.”
As of the
time of this report, preparations are in top gear to convey his corpse to Kano
for burial, according to Islamic tradition, after the necessary military
rites. When contacted, the spokesperson
of 33 Artillery Brigade, Major Yahaya Nasir Kabara, confirmed the incident
saying, “Yes, it’s true.”
When asked
to give details of what happened, he said “Come to the Brigade because it is a
matter that needs investigation; investigation is ongoing, I will get back to
you when the finding is out. Let me communicate with my Commander, I will get
back to you.”
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