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Nigerian Army Reacts to K!lling of Young Man by a Soldier in a Warri Estate


 

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the k!lling of a man by a soldier.

 

The incident happened during a confrontation at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate, Warri, Delta State.

 

According to the Army, the incident which occurred on October 13, 2025, followed an attempt by a group of individuals to force their way into the estate without undergoing routine security checks.

 

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, who confirmed the incident in a statement on October 15, said the soldier on duty halted the group and demanded their identities, but they became aggressive and violent.

 

The statement read:

 

The Headquarters, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Amy, has confirmed the k!lling of a “suspected criminal” by a soldier in self-defence during a confrontation at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate, Warri, Delta State. 

 

The incident which occurred on October 13, 2025, followed an attempt by the deceased identified simply as Ugo and other individuals, to force their way into the estate without undergoing routine security checks.

 

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, who confirmed the incident in a statement on October 15, said the soldier on duty halted the group and demanded their identities, but they became aggressive and violent. 

 

“The Headquarters, 63 Brigade, wishes to state that a tense confrontation between a soldier and a suspected criminal occurred at the Delta Marine Logistics and the Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri, Delta State, on 13 October 2025,” the statement read.

 

“The fracas resulted in the death of the suspect, who engaged the soldier on duty in a scuffle, who acted in self-defense.

 

“For the records, the incident occurred when the soldier, who was on duty at the DMLT Estate gate, halted a group of individuals, who attempted to force their entry into the premises without subjecting themselves to checks. 

 

“When the soldier questioned the group’s intention and sought to ascertain their identities, the said individuals became aggressive and unruly. The suspected criminals became violent when asked who they were looking for and why they were trying to enter without clearance.

 

“The altercation escalated into a physical struggle wherein the soldier, who acted in self defence used armed combat skills and injured one of the unruly individuals.

 

“The injured suspected criminal was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but was pronounced d3ad later.

 

“Accordingly, Otu-Jeremi Police Division in Delta State was promptly notified about the incident for necessary action.

 

“The Brigade wishes to reiterate to the good people of Delta State the need to remain law abiding, and subject themselves to checks in line with subsisting standard operating procedures. 

 

“Additionally, it is important to unequivocally state that respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry has always been prioritized, while discharging statutory responsibilities in Delta State.” 



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