The Nigerian Army Headquarters, 2 Brigade, Akwa Ibom State has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its officers, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, in Uyo.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Captain Lawal Muhammad, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, in Uyo, the state capital.
Muhammad added that the findings of the investigation will be made public once it is completed.
“An investigation was instituted at the onset of the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding it before the demise of the officer. The outcome of the investigation will be made public upon its conclusion,” he said.
According to him, the officer was immediately evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, where he received comprehensive medical treatment, adding that despite concerted efforts by the medical team to stabilise his condition, the officer sadly passed away on October 6, 2025, while receiving care.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident involving Lieutenant S. Haruna and his wife, which occurred on 22 September 2025, resulting in fire burns sustained by the officer.
“Following the incident, the officer was immediately evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, where he received comprehensive medical treatment. Despite concerted efforts by the medical team to stabilise his condition, the officer sadly passed away on 6 October 2025 while receiving care,” he stressed.
