Army buries slain officer in Kaduna

The body of Colonel Samaila Inusa, the late Army Officer that was killed barely a day after his abduction, was yesterday laid to rest at the old Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Muslim Cemetery.

 

Prior to the burial ritual, a prayer session was held at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Mosque in the presence of relations, colleagues and friends.

 

There were also three gun salute by officers in honour of their departed colleague.

 

The Chief of Army Staff, who was represented by the Chief Administrative Officer, Major General Ado Abubakar, mourned the abduction and death of the officer, saying that it was a great loss to the Nigerian Army.

 

According to him, the deceased was a devouted officer who never shirked his responsibilities, stressing that the army authorities will leave no stone unturned in trying to unravel the circumstances of his kidnap and murder.

 

The late Colonel Inusa, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday night, and was later found dead around Ajyaita village, off Eastern Bypass in Kaduna on Monday.

 

Before his demise, Colonel Inusa was serving at the Armed Forces and Command and Staff College, Jaji. 

 

He was transferred to Jaji from the 81 Battalion located in Bulabulin, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, where he was the Commander.