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SOLDIER KILLED IN ABA COMMUNITY: UNCERTAINTY DEEPENS AS RESIDENTS AND SECURITY SOURCES GIVE CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
26- NOV- 2025
A tragic incident in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State has sparked fear and confusion, following the killing of a young Nigerian soldier, identified as Lance Corporal David, by unidentified armed men. The attack, which occurred while the soldier was visiting his family home, has thrown the community into mourning and intensified security presence in the area.
According to local accounts, the late soldier—originally from Edda in Ebonyi State but raised and educated in Aba—had only recently returned home on a short pass to recuperate from an appendicitis surgery. Having joined the Nigerian Army in 2020, he had served in Northern Nigeria before being deployed to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Community members reported that he was unarmed, in civilian clothing, and recovering quietly when the assailants invaded the family compound and fatally shot him, reportedly in the presence of his distraught mother.
Residents described the attack as deliberate and emotionally wrenching, with some suggesting it may have stemmed from cult-related disputes. Eyewitnesses recalled that the victim had been seen playing football with neighbourhood youths a day before the incident, and that shortly after his killing, another individual known to have ties to a cult group was reportedly murdered nearby—fueling speculation of an escalating local rivalry.
However, military sources have offered a different account. A security official attached to the 14 Brigade in Ohafia, who confirmed the soldier’s death, alleged that the attack bore the hallmarks of a targeted strike by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This claim has been disputed by residents, who insist that the attackers wore black attire and appeared motivated by a personal grievance rather than any political ideology.
The development has led to heightened tension in Ugwunagbo, as security operatives reportedly launched sweeping arrests in the aftermath, detaining several young men for questioning. Residents say the increased military patrols have contributed to a charged atmosphere as the community seeks clarity and justice.
As of the time of this report, neither the Nigerian Army nor the Abia State Government has issued an official statement on the killing. Meanwhile, fears linger within the community as conflicting narratives continue to cloud the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of the young soldier.
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Kidnappers Took Loan With My Phone – Victim Recounts Ordeal
A woman has shared a disturbing account of her abduction in Abuja, detailing how kidnappers allegedly exploited her personal information during captivity.
According to her, she was kidnapped while going home in a bus and kept blindfolded for two days as her captors demanded a ransom of ₦5 million from her family and friends.
She further alleged that while she was still in captivity, the abductors accessed her phone and used it to download a loan application.
With her ATM card and identification documents in her possession at the time, they reportedly secured a loan of ₦148,000 without her knowledge.
The victim said she remained unaware of the transaction throughout her ordeal, as she was blindfolded and focused on pleading for her life.
She revealed that when she later found out and wrote to the loan app, they insisted she must pay off the loan.
“I was kidnapped in a bus in Abuja. They blindfolded my eyes for two days. Even after asking for ransom of 5 million from my family and friends, they took a loan. They downloaded a loan app on my phone, and I always carry my ATM card and my ID cards in my bag, so they used it to up the loan app and took a loan of 148 thousand Naira. I didn’t even know about the loan all the time I was there cause I was blindfolded and just begging for my life….” she partly said.
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Man Ends His Marriage After Finding Photographs Of His Wife With Another Man While Browsing Google Maps
A husband was left shocked and reportedly had to end his marriage after discovering photos of his wife with another man while using Google Maps.
The man was using Google Maps to plan a route before setting off on a journey when he noticed an image of his wife sitting on a bench, stroking the hair of another man whose head rested in her lap.
Captured by a Google camera vehicle in Lima, the Peruvian capital, the stunned husband said the photograph grabbed his attention because the woman pictured seemed to be wearing identical clothing to pieces his wife owned.
Although the photo dated back to 2013, the furious husband challenged his wife with proof of her previous betrayal.

The pair, whose identities remain anonymous, subsequently divorced after the woman confessed to having an affair.
In a twist of fate, she was photographed with her lover on a bench near the city’s Puente de los Suspiros de Barranco (Bridge of Sighs of the Ravine).
The husband recently posted the photographs on Facebook where they sparked considerable reaction amongst users.
One social media commenter, San Pateste, said: “What a small world it is… It would have been enough if she said to her husband that she did not love him any more.”
Guillermo Sanchez added: “Out of 100 women, 90 per cent are not loyal, the rest are loyal and only have one eye (hahaha) or are immortal (hahaha).”
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Explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo
An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.
Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.
According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.
It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.
“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.
“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.
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