Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, a Captain in the Nigerian Army, has sadly taken his own life, according to reports emerging from Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
The lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was discovered hanging from a tree in a bush on Saturday night, as confirmed by a relative of the deceased soldier who spoke to SaharaReporters on Sunday.
The family source expressed shock at the ‘mysterious and suspicious’ nature of Captain Bazza’s death, highlighting that no apparent cause had been determined, and he left no suicide note for his wife, elder sister, or any other family member.
Questions arise as to the circumstances surrounding his death. The source remarked, “How can a Captain in the army hang himself with a mosquito net that he used to sleep? He didn’t have any reason to kill himself. Did he kill somebody? No! So why would he just kill himself? He lost his tent mate under mysterious circumstances when he was in Yobe.
He got married in 2017 and he has only one child – a boy.”
Nigerian Army Begins investigation:
The Nigerian Army headquarters has reportedly initiated an investigation to determine the cause of Captain Bazza’s tragic death. The family, unaware of any note left behind, awaits further information from the ongoing investigation.
This incident has sparked concerns and raised questions about the mental health and well-being of military personnel. The outcome of the investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event, offering clarity to Captain Bazza’s grieving family and the wider community.