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Nigerian Army Captain’s Apparent Suicide Raises Questions in Akwa Ibom

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November 13, 2023

Stella Charles Akupue

Nigerian Army Captain's Apparent Suicide Raises Questions in Akwa Ibom

In a tragic turn of events, Captain Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, a Nigerian Army captain, has reportedly taken his own life in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked suspicion among his family members, who find the incident both mysterious and questionable.

According to a family source, Captain Bazza’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from a tree in a bush on Saturday night.

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The family, grappling with shock and grief, has expressed scepticism about the nature of his death, highlighting the absence of any apparent reason for suicide. No suicide note was found, leaving the family puzzled and searching for answers.

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The source shared, “How can a captain in the army hang himself with a mosquito net that he used to sleep on? He didn’t have any reason to kill himself. Did he kill somebody? No! So why would he just kill himself? He lost his tentmate in Yobe under mysterious circumstances.”

Unanswered Questions Surrounding the Tragic Death of Nigerian Army Captain in Akwa Ibom

Captain Bazza, who got married in 2017 and was a father to a young boy, had experienced the loss of a tentmate in Yobe under circumstances described as mysterious.

The Nigerian Army headquarters has initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the actual cause of Captain Bazza’s death. The family source emphasized that no suicide note was left behind, and the family remains unaware of any signs that may have led to such a tragic outcome.

As the investigation unfolds, questions linger over the circumstances of Captain Bazza’s death, highlighting the need for a thorough inquiry into the mental health and well-being of military personnel. The family and the community await further updates from the ongoing investigation by the Nigerian Army headquarters.