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Nigerian Soldier Goes On Rampage, Stabs 2 To Death, Injures Many Others in Osun

by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
January 6, 2020
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A Nigerian army officer on an official break for medical treatment has carried out a stabbing rampage that left at least two people killed and several others injured.

Olodi Blessed, a private from the 401 Engineer Construction Regiment in Osun State, killed a neighbour and a fellow soldier when he suddenly unleashed violence at the barracks on January 2.

His wife and four others, including a lance corporal, were wounded in the attack and now undergoing treatment in critical conditions at the hospital, according to military sources briefed on the development.

A woman, who was preliminarily identified as Mrs Iyabo, and a corporal were the two people confirmed dead in the attack. Their remains are at the morgue of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital.

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The wounded lance corporal was amongst those who tried to disarm Mr Blessed, sources said.

Mr Blessed used a jack knife to carry out the attack.

He was later detained after he was arrested by a team of colleagues led by a lieutenant.

Military sources told newsmen that the troubled soldier was on a medical leave from the 17 Field Engineer Regiment operating from the counter-terrorism frontlines in Nigeria’s North-east.

He had recently attended a course at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineers, Makurdi, before returning to the 401 Regiment in Oke-Gada, Ede.

Meanwhile, a report on the tragedy had been filed to appropriate military departments and formations, according to sources.

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