By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
A Nigerian Army soldier on internal security duty in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos, has died after being struck on the head with a heavy log by a man reportedly showing signs of mental instability.
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 16, 2025, around 4:00 p.m., while the soldier was trying to calm a chaotic situation.
Fellow soldiers quickly intervened, neutralising the attacker and recovering the soldier’s weapon, the army confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
The injured soldier was rushed to Ikorodu General Hospital but was pronounced dead.
He was later buried according to Islamic rites in a ceremony attended by senior officers of his unit.
The Nigerian Army expressed condolences to the soldier’s family and colleagues, praised his service, and said an investigation into the attack has begun, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
