The Nigerian Army has taken into custody a soldier attached to the 25 Brigade after an accidental discharge of his firearm reportedly left a fellow serviceman injured in Borno State.
The incident, according to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication covering the Lake Chad region, occurred around 6am on Friday at Sierra 7, a military defensive position in Damboa Local Government Area.
Citing military sources, the report said the soldier “negligently discharged his weapon” while on duty within the facility, resulting in a gunshot injury to another soldier.
The injured personnel was said to have received first aid treatment on site before being moved to a field ambulance unit for further medical care.
Makama noted that the soldier involved was immediately disarmed and detained by military authorities, pending investigation and possible disciplinary measures.
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The Army also reiterated the importance of strict compliance with weapons-handling procedures and safety guidelines to avoid similar incidents in operational environments.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge are still ongoing, according to the report.