A retired Nigerian Army colonel, Col BT Vandi, has been found dead in a hotel room at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) base-camp in Buruku, Plateau State. The incident occurred on July 16, 2024.
According to sources, the body was discovered by a hotel attendant at around 3:20pm. The authorities have taken the body to the 3 Division Military Hospital in Jos for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Details of the incident were contained in a military signal obtained by SaharaReporters, which indicated that the officer’s body was moved to the hospital for further action. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of Col Vandi’s death.
The death of the retired officer has sent shockwaves through the military community, with many paying tribute to his service and legacy. The Nigerian Defence Academy and the Nigerian Army have not commented on the incident as of press time.
It is unclear what led to Col Vandi’s untimely demise, but an investigation is ongoing to uncover the facts surrounding his death.
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