One soldier killed, three injured in road accident in wukari, taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
One soldier has been confirmed dead while three others sustained injuries following a road traffic accident involving troops on routine patrol in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 24 along the Kente–Ikyaior–Wukari road when troops from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari were on patrol.
According to the sources, the accident resulted in injuries to several personnel, who were immediately evacuated to the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari.
“The injured soldiers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention, where one of them was later confirmed dead, while three others are currently receiving treatment,” the source said.
The remains of the deceased soldier have been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
