Gunmen have killed a serving Nigerian military officer of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corp, Colonel Abdussalam Ude at his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja.
This came as the Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” who was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing a mobile phone.
Sources in Abuja, who confirmed the officer’s death said the unidentified gunmen opened fire on him following his refusal to allow them abduct him or members of his family, resulting in a physical skirmish and the shooting of the officer and his wife.
Col Ude who hail from Enugu State, unexpectedly ran into an ambush by the gunmen on Monday evening after returning from work, raising suspicion that there may be more to the attack.
Sources said the officer, who was due for promotions next year, was a diligent, disciplined and professional very accessible to both junior officers and colleagues.
Following his resistance to any member of his family being abducted, his driver and security guard were also said to have sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospital, together with the officer’s wife.
Sources also disclosed that investigation into the incident has commenced with the military authorities working to unravel those behind the attack.
Before his death, Colonel Ude served in several strategic military intelligence and counter-terrorism appointments within the Armed Forces.
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