Nigerian soldier arrested for collaborating with the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists has killed himself.
Sources say that the disgraced soldier took his own life while being escorted to the barrack.
The soldier is said to belong to one of the Battalions of the Nigerian Army in the North-East and was discovered by military intelligence operatives for his involvements in recent attacks on brothels and beer parlours
“He was involved in recent attacks in Geidam and Gashua communities in Yobe State.
“He was apprehended while attempting to escape after he learnt that his movements and activities with terrorists have been discovered by the intelligence service.
“After being handcuffed, he skillfully snatched a gun from one of the escorts and killed himself.
“Meanwhile, investigation is ongoing to Nab other suspects within the service.” the source told PRNigeria.