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Tragic Discovery: Retired Nigerian Army Colonel Found De@d at Defence Academy Base Camp
In a tragic incident, Colonel BT Vandi, a retired officer of the Nigerian Army, was discovered de@d at the Defence Academy base camp on Vom Road, Jos.
He was found unresponsive in his guest room around 3:20 PM on July 17, shortly after checking in the previous day.
Colonel Vandi’s unexpected passing has raised significant concerns within the military community.
According to reports, he had checked into the camp on July 16 and was found de@d the following day.
Authorities have initiated an investigation, and his body is scheduled for an autopsy at the 3 Division Military Hospital in Jos to determine the exact cause of de@th.
The circumstances surrounding his de@th remain unclear, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reportedly deployed 1,889 personnel across Kano State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
This was done to ensure the safety of people traveling in and out of the state during the festive period.
In a statement, the agency said: “The special patrol is part of routine operational measures introduced during festive periods when there is usually high traffic volume on major roads.”
“The aim is to reduce road traffic crashes, minimise congestion, and ensure the safety of lives and property during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.”
The All Progressives Congress Lagos State chapter has released the names of its candidates for the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections.
The winners of Ikeja, Agege, and Ikorodu federal constituencies are James Abiodun Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency), Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (Agege Federal Constituency), and Babajimi Benson (Ikorodu Federal Constituency).
Others include Muftau Egberongbe (Apapa), Moses Olanrewaju (Amuwo-Odofin), Adeyemi Alli (Mushin I), Moses Oluwatosin Fayinka (Mushin II), and Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere I).
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
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