The Nigerian Army Headquarters, 2 Brigade, Akwa Ibom State, has initiated a probe to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of one of its officers, late Lieutenant Samson Haruna, in Uyo.
This was made known in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relation, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Lawal Muhammad, who promised that the outcome of its investigation will be made public upon its conclusion.
The officer passed away on September 22, 2025 at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital after sustaining a high decree of burns from a fire incident.
Muhammad said that “an investigation was instituted at the onset of the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding it before the demise of the officer.
“The outcome of the investigation will be made public upon its conclusion”
The army spokesperson, who used the occasion to clear the air on the incident, disclosed that the officer was immediately evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, where he received comprehensive medical treatment.
He further stated that despite efforts made by the medical team to stabilise his condition, the officer succumbed to the cold hands of death on October 6, 2025, while still receiving attention.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident involving Lieutenant S. Haruna and his wife, which happened on 22 September 2025, resulting in fire burns sustained by the officer.
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“Following the incident, the officer was immediately evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), where he received comprehensive medical treatment.
“Despite concerted effort by the medical team to stabilise his condition, the officer sadly passed away on 6 October, 2025 while receiving care,” the army spokesperson disclosed.
While commiserating with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased, the army expressed appreciation to the general public for their support and reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, discipline and accountability in the conduct of its personnel.
“The Nigerian Army deeply commiserate with the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased officer and pray for the repose of his soul,” the statement reads.
