NYSC Member Killed in Crossfire During Armed Robbery in Abuja
Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, was killed in a crossfire during an armed robbery in Abuja's Dei-Dei neighborhood in the early hours of April 25, 2026. According to a statement from the Nigerian Army, soldiers from the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group had been responding to a distress call about an armed robbery at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, when the incident occurred. "Headquarters Guards Brigade regrets the tragic loss of Mr. Abdulsamad Jamiu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member during a security incident in the early hours of 25 April 2026 at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja," the statement said. The troops came under gunfire from fleeing suspects upon arriving at the scene, leading to a brief exchange of fire. "The unfortunate incident occurred when troops of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group, on routine night patrol, responded to a distress call following an armed robbery attack in the area. Upon arrival, the...
