A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, has been killed after he was caught in the crossfire during a gun battle between soldiers and armed robbers in Dei-Dei, Abuja.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group were on routine night patrol when they received a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area.
Upon arrival, the troops came under gunfire from the fleeing armed robbers, leading to a brief but intense exchange of fire.“In the course of the engagement, Mr Jamiu was caught in the crossfire.
Despite efforts by troops to secure the area and preserve lives, he sadly succumbed to his injuries,” the statement read.
The Army, through Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Guards Brigade, Lieutenant Olawuyi Odunola, expressed regret over the tragic loss and confirmed that an investigation has been ordered into the incident.
The robbers had earlier attacked a road safety officer identified as Abu as he returned from a bank.
This unfortunate incident has sparked concern over the safety of corps members serving in the Federal Capital Territory amid rising cases of armed robbery and insecurity in parts of Abuja.
The NYSC is yet to issue an official statement on the death of its member as of the time of this report.
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