Gunmen stormed the residence of Colonel Abdussalam Ude, a serving Nigerian military officer, in the Kurudu area of Abuja on Monday evening. Colonel Ude was killed in the attack, and his wife sustained gunshot injuries.
Gunmen Ambush Colonel Ude at Home
Sources in Abuja confirmed that Colonel Ude was shot by unidentified gunmen following his refusal to allow them abduct him or members of his family. The attack led to a physical skirmish, resulting in the officer's death and injuries to his wife and their driver and security guard, who were rushed to hospital.
Colonel Ude, a native of Enugu State, was due for promotion next year and was described by sources as diligent, disciplined, and professional. He had served in several strategic military intelligence and counter-terrorism appointments within the Armed Forces.
Mob Kills Jos-Based Model Over Alleged Phone Theft
In a separate incident, a 25-year-old Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as "Ibee," was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, on Sunday. Mbaya was accused of stealing a mobile phone by his friend, who informed him of the missing phone after he had spent the night at the friend's residence.
Eyewitnesses alleged that Mbaya was subjected to severe torture and beating in an attempt to force a confession. A nurse was later invited to examine him, but he had died by the time she arrived. The death of Mbaya has sent shockwaves through Plateau's fashion and entertainment community, where he was regarded as one of the state's fast-rising models.
Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Mob Killing
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects, Rinji Fwanji, Emmanuel Newyear, and Nensemka Fwanji, in connection with the alleged culpable homicide of Ibrahim Mbaya. The police received a report about the incident and mobilized to the Jos University Teaching Hospital, where Mbaya's remains were deposited in the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Investigations have commenced, and the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack on Colonel Ude and the mob killing of Ibrahim Mbaya. The incidents have sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased.
The military authorities are working to unravel those behind the attack on Colonel Ude, while the police continue their investigations into the mob killing of Mbaya. The incidents serve as a reminder of the need for justice and accountability in Nigeria, and the importance of protecting human life and upholding the rule of law.
Source: Joy Online
