Residents of Wawa Cantonment in Niger State were thrown into mourning following the discovery of the bodies of a soldier and his wife in their apartment.
The soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi of 221 Battalion, reportedly killed his wife before committing suicide on Friday, October 11, 2025.
A statement issued by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, confirmed the incident, noting that an investigation has been launched.
The Army described the development as “tragic and regrettable,” assuring the public that a thorough probe is underway to uncover the motive and circumstances behind the act.
Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, Commander of the Brigade, also pledged transparency in the process, promising to make the outcome public.
Shock as Soldier Allegedly Murders Wife, Commits Suicide in Niger State Barracks
