Mother of slain corps member describes tragic night in Abuja
Habiba Abubakar, mother of Abdulsamad Jamiu, recounted the traumatic events surrounding her son's death in Dei-Dei, Abuja. She described receiving alarming calls and struggling to get information from her family while away for a burial. The family claims that soldiers entered their home, shot Abdulsamad Jamiu through his door, and then tried to cover up the incident. The Nigerian Army has provided a different account, but the family is demanding accountability for the killing on April 25, 2026.
What happened
- Habiba Abubakar said she was away when a neighbour called about gunshots in her area, leading to frantic attempts to reach her family.
- She learned that soldiers had entered her compound by scaling the fence and shot Abdulsamad Jamiu through his door.
- The family alleges soldiers instructed vigilantes to clean up blood at the scene using items from their kitchen.
- The Nigerian Army claims Abdulsamad Jamiu was killed in crossfire during a response to a distress call about armed robbers.
- The family rejects the Army's account, insisting the shooting was a mistake, and is calling for an independent investigation, prosecution of those responsible, and a formal apology.
