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Army Officer commits suicide inside barrack in Abuja

An officer of the Nigerian army identified as Sergeant Tella Adedapo has allegedly committed suicide, TheCable has reported. Adedapo, a driver attached to the budget and planning department at the army headquarters…

An officer of the Nigerian army identified as Sergeant Tella Adedapo has allegedly committed suicide, TheCable has reported.

Adedapo, a driver attached to the budget and planning department at the army headquarters in Abuja, was said to have hung himself on the ceiling fan in his apartment— flat two, block F, Muhammadu Buhari quarters at Gowon barracks.

A source disclosed this to TheCable on Friday evening.

Situations around Adedapo’s decision is still yet unknown but a note he left behind suggested he was having issues with his wife.

“What’s Rose problem with my work, is this husband and wife? Ask Rose the problem she has with my work,” the note read.

It was gathered that his body has been moved to the National Hospital in Abuja.

Sagir Musa, army’s spokesman, was yet to respond to TheCable’s message seeking details on the matter.

Over the months, soldiers have continually complained about poor welfare.

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Published July 27, 2019
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