Father Claims Son Killed by Army in Mistaken Identity

Sani Jimoh, the father of slain National Youth Service Corps member Abdulsamad Jamiu, claims that his son was killed by Nigerian Army soldiers in a tragic case of mistaken identity during a gun battle with suspected armed robbers in Dei Dei, Abuja. The incident occurred on April 25, when soldiers responded to a distress call regarding an armed robbery.

According to the Nigerian Army's spokesperson, Odunola Olawuyi, Jamiu was caught in crossfire during the exchange. However, Jimoh insists that evidence disproves the army's claim of an exchange of gunfire, stating that his son was inside his room when he was shot.

The family received a distress call about the incident, and upon arriving, they found Jamiu dead with severe injuries. Jimoh has described the situation as a careless error by the soldiers and has demanded accountability, while the police have been asked to submit a written statement regarding the incident.