Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The has arrested a soldier attached to the 25 Brigade following an accidental discharge of his weapon that left a fellow soldier injured during operations in .
The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 6 a.m. at Sierra 7, a military defensive position in Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, according to counter-insurgency analyst and security reporter , who monitors developments in the Lake Chad region and confirmed details of the occurrence.
Military sources said the soldier’s weapon discharged unintentionally while at the defensive position, striking a colleague and causing injury. The wounded personnel was immediately attended to by on-site medical responders before being evacuated for further treatment, though the extent of the injuries has not been officially disclosed.
The 25 Brigade, which operates under ongoing counterterrorism and internal security operations in southern Borno, has maintained forward defensive positions in areas frequently affected by insurgent activity, including Damboa and surrounding communities. Sierra 7 is understood to be one of such strategic positions used to monitor movement and secure key access routes.
Following the incident, the Nigerian Army confirmed that the soldier involved was taken into custody for preliminary investigation. Military authorities described the development as an operational mishap and said standard procedures were being applied to determine the circumstances that led to the accidental discharge.
Security sources indicated that internal investigations have been launched to establish whether the incident resulted from negligence, equipment handling error, or breach of firearms safety protocols. The Army has consistently emphasized strict adherence to weapon safety procedures, particularly in high-risk operational environments such as the North-East theatre.
The Nigerian Army also reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline within its ranks while ensuring that all personnel injured in the line of duty or operational environments receive prompt medical attention and support.
Damboa Local Government Area has remained a key operational zone in the fight against insurgency, with military formations stationed across the area to prevent infiltration by Boko Haram and ISWAP elements. Accidental discharges and non-combat-related incidents, while relatively rare, are treated seriously within military disciplinary frameworks due to their implications for operational readiness and troop safety.
As of the time of filing this report, the injured soldier is receiving treatment, while the Army has not released further details regarding his condition or the identity of the personnel involved.
Military authorities have assured that the outcome of the investigation will determine any disciplinary measures or corrective actions to be taken in line with service regulations.
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