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Nigerian Soldier Goes Wild, Shoots Colleague Dead During Altercation In Kano
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An unidentified soldier has opened fire on a senior colleague in Kano State.
The deceased was identified as Sergeant Suleiman.
According to military sources, the two were posted as guards to a retired Army General’s house. The incident occurred during the week in Kano.
“Both of them were guarding the residence of a retired General in Kano. The deceased was a Sergeant while the suspect is a Private from 21NA. The CCTV footage reportedly exposed him. They had an argument, after which the Sergeant entered the restroom. As he was coming out, the Private allegedly fired at him three times,” one of the sources said.
Another source confirmed the suspect was recently moved out of Borno, where he had been fighting Boko Haram insurgents.
“I know this accused soldier from Maiduguri, but I can’t remember his name. He is a Private and from 21NA,” he said.
The cause of the incident is not yet known. However, the recurring nature of such incidents has raised concerns about whether soldiers fighting terrorism are receiving adequate mental and psychological treatment after rotation and transfer from war zone.
Some soldiers have in the past complained about poor welfare, overstaying in a particular region and treatment by the military hierarchy.
Recently, there have been allegations of corruption in the Nigerian Army, which some soldiers have blamed for their loss of morale.
According to some soldiers, corruption is affecting the prosecution of the anti-terrorism war in the Northeast and other operations.
In 2023, a soldier fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast allegedly opened fire on a colleague and killed him.
The deceased soldier was identified as Private Diko.
According to military sources, the two were troops of Operation Desert Sanity and joined the army in 2020. The incident occurred in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
“They were having an argument, and before you know it, he killed him (Diko). Both being from 20NA were posted to 103 Battalion in Enugu but were moved to Borno to fight the Boko Haram insurgency,” a military source told SaharaReporters.
Also in 2023, another soldier identified as Lance Corporal Nwobodo Chinoso allegedly shot dead the Commander of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rabah in Sokoto State, Lt. Sam Oladapo.
Chinoso also allegedly shot the FOB Rabah Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Sgt. Iliyasu Inusa, and another private soldier, Attahiru Mohammed, before allegedly taking his own life.
It was gathered that the incident happened less than four months after a soldier allegedly shot an aid worker and another soldier dead and injured a co-pilot of a United Nations helicopter in Borno State.
In 2022, Yahaya Ibrahim, a soldier fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast, allegedly opened fire on a colleague, Abubakar Mohammed.
Ibrahim, with army number 18NA/77/0725, was said to have shot Mohammed (96NA/42/4975) in the shoulder from behind.
In 2021, Kila Jima, a corporal in the Army’s 152 Battalion, Banki, Borno State, allegedly died by suicide.
In March 2021, a soldier, Bello Useni, with the Nigerian Army School of Armour in Bauchi, allegedly died by suicide.
In September 2020, a lance corporal attached to the Army’s 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Gari, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, allegedly died by suicide at his duty post.
In July 2020, a soldier in the Army’s 202 Battalion in Bama, Borno State, allegedly killed a lieutenant after being denied leave to visit his family.
In 2019, a soldier allegedly died by suicide in Abuja. In 2017, another soldier allegedly died by suicide after killing a superior officer.
The recurring nature of such incidents has raised concerns about whether soldiers fighting Boko Haram are receiving adequate mental and psychological treatment.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, killing two people and injuring several others.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community on Thursday around 4 pm, riding on more than 30 motorcycles. They opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among residents.
Daily Nigerian quoted an anonymous traditional ruler in the area, who said the attackers came from Gidan Biris, a border town between Kano and Katsina states.
He said two people were killed in the attack, one in Lakwaya and another in Gidan Biris. The attackers also stole cattle before soldiers arrived and engaged them.
“Right now, as we are speaking with you, there is a clash going on. Soldiers have just arrived and are responding accordingly. As I am speaking with you now, I am standing beside the body of one of those killed,” he said.
“The attackers came on more than 30 motorcycles around 4 pm and started shooting sporadically. Troops are currently responding to the attack based on the information I received,” he added.
He also said no abduction was reported but confirmed that livestock was taken.
According to him, the body of one victim was taken to Gwarzo General Hospital for examination before being returned to the village for burial after normalcy was restored.
Dangote Refinery has reopened its legal battle against fuel importation in Nigeria, filing a fresh suit seeking the cancellation of petrol import licences issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several oil marketers.Nigerian politics analysis
Dangote Refinery has reopened its legal battle against fuel importation in Nigeria, filing a fresh suit seeking the cancellation of petrol import licences issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several oil marketers.
Court filings before the Federal High Court in Lagos showed that the refinery is challenging the continued approval of fuel import permits by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, despite growing domestic refining output.
The latest court action comes at a time when Nigeria’s reliance on imported petrol is falling sharply following increased production from local refineries, particularly the Dangote facility.
According to recent industry figures released by the NMDPRA, local refineries supplied about 3.18 billion litres of petrol in the first quarter of 2026, while imports declined significantly during the same period.
Dangote Refinery argued that the issuance and renewal of import licences violate an earlier court directive ordering all parties to maintain the status quo pending determination of the dispute.
The company further contended that Nigerian law only permits fuel importation when local production is unable to meet national demand, insisting that the continued approvals threaten the commercial viability of its operations as production ramps up.
The refinery’s management believes Nigeria’s growing refining capacity should reduce dependence on imported petroleum products and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Oil marketers, however, have consistently defended fuel importation, maintaining that imports remain necessary to guarantee adequate nationwide supply and prevent shortages.
The dispute marks another chapter in the ongoing battle between Dangote Refinery and fuel importers over control of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market.
In 2025, the refinery instituted a similar lawsuit against the NMDPRA, NNPC Ltd and several marketers including AYM Shafa Ltd, A.A. Rano Ltd, T. Time Petroleum Ltd, 2015 Petroleum Ltd and Matrix Petroleum Services Ltd, seeking to nullify import permits granted to the firms.
That earlier suit also included a N100 billion damages claim, although Dangote Refinery later withdrew the case without proceeding to trial.
Nigeria has for decades relied heavily on imported petrol due to the poor performance of state-owned refineries. But the commencement of operations at the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery has significantly altered the country’s fuel supply structure.Nigerian politics analysis
Industry data indicate that petrol imports dropped to about 965.52 million litres in the first quarter of 2026, compared to roughly 2.43 billion litres recorded during the same period in 2025, representing a decline of more than 60 per cent.
Meanwhile, supply from domestic refineries rose from 1.996 billion litres to 3.179 billion litres within the same period, increasing the share of locally refined petrol in Nigeria’s total fuel supply to about 76.7 per cent.
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has repeatedly maintained that the refinery has the capacity to meet Nigeria’s fuel demand while also supplying refined products to other African countries.
Dangote recently disclosed that the refinery exported 17 cargoes of refined petroleum products to various African markets in March alone, underlining its growing influence within the regional energy sector.
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2027: Former Sokoto Deputy Gov, Dan’iya hails Tambuwal, ADC, after emerging consensus candidate
Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has emerged, The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 election in the state.
Dan’iya confirmed the development in a statement, on Friday by his former Press Secretary, Aminu Abubakar.
The former Deputy governor, who served under ex-Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, thanked party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
He described his emergence as a major responsibility and pledged to work towards unity, stability, and development in Sokoto State.
Dan’iya also appreciated Tambuwal for his support and political guidance, noting that the backing he received from party stakeholders, youths, women groups, and political associates reflected a shared vision for the future of the state.
According to him, the ADC movement represents a platform focused on inclusive leadership, good governance, and people-oriented policies ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
He called on supporters of the movement to remain peaceful and united as political consultations continue ahead of the polls.
Reports indicated that no fewer than 10 aspirants had shown interest in the ADC governorship ticket, including former Ambassador to Jordan, Faruk Malami Yabo.
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