LAGOS – A somber cloud hangs over the Myoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State, following a horrific incident early Friday morning. An unconfirmed number of soldiers were killed during their routine physical training session when a vehicle, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, plowed into their ranks.
The incident, which occurred in the pre-dawn hours at the Myoung Barracks Army Sports Camp, has sent shockwaves through the military community. Details remain sketchy, but accounts from soldiers on the scene paint a grim picture.
One soldier, whose name remains unknown and still in shock, described the chaotic aftermath. “There’s blood everywhere,” he recalled. “It could have been any one of us, but I was lucky because I was at the back.” His words gave a haunting glimpse into the tragedy that had unfolded.
According to the same source, the vehicle involved was occupied by three young men, suspected by soldiers at the scene to be internet fraudsters, commonly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’. The vehicle is said to have collided with the soldiers while they were conducting their morning exercise. The impact of the collision resulted in one of the occupants fleeing the scene immediately, while the other two were apprehended by the enraged soldiers. The two individuals caught were then subjected to a severe beating, and their vehicle was reportedly vandalized in the ensuing scuffle.
As of the time of this report, military authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, and the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed.