Terrorists Kill Newlywed Army Captain

A newlywed Nigerian army officer, Ibrahim Yibranii Yohana, was reportedly among the four soldiers killed by terrorists in Sokoto State.

Osun Defender reports that gunmen killed the four soldiers in Gudu Local Government Area of the state during the weekend.

The soldiers were said to have been ambushed along the Kukurau-Bangi Road while on patrol around 4pm on Saturday.

The attack was also said to have left two other soldiers injured.

Two operational vehicles of the military personnel were set on fire by the terrorists.

One of the soldiers who was killed, a captain, got married on November 4, 2023 to his wife, according to SaharaReporters.

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A friend of the deceased named Genesis Kaboshio Akau on Facebook wrote, “Hmmm…my beloved Predecessor back then in ABU Zaria (ESM), a very dedicated Organist who loves God, as troubleless as he was, I was surprised to hear he joined the Nigerian Army .. From Maiduguri to Lagos etc & then Niger state.

“Unfortunately I heard the sad story of your departure from this realm of life.. U lost ur younger sister, elder brother & now u are gone. May the LORD comfort us all.. We’ll miss u dearly beloved Captain Ibrahim Yohanna (Presido Commando). Sai mu zo.”