About four soldiers are feared dead and others injured following an incident in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos.
The incident took place during morning physical training on Friday when a suspected drunk driver rammed his vehicle into a group of soldiers attached to the Myoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State.
A soldier recounted, “There’s blood everywhere. I was spared because I was at the back.”
The soldier, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the vehicle was occupied by three young men suspected to be internet fraudsters, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Boys.’
According to the soldier, the vehicle rammed into the soldiers near the Myoung Barracks Army Sports Camp. The military officer said one of the occupants fled the scene immediately. The remaining two suspects were apprehended by the soldiers and beaten.
Their vehicle has been reportedly vandalized.
According to @CaesarisOP on X: “Armies were doing their morning marching parade this morning at Shomolu (Morocco), Lagos.
“Some boys were over speeding killed 4 military personnel.
“I wasn’t allowed to take pics cause the area was restricted.
“The accident aren’t looking nice at all”
