Outrage In Adamawa: Soldier Allegedly Kills Phone Repairer Over Girlfriend’s Device

A Nigerian soldier identified as Lance Corporal Ahmada A. has allegedly beaten a young phone repairer, Alkasum Ibrahim, to death in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State, following a dispute over a delayed phone repair meant for the soldier’s girlfriend.

According to Sahara Reporters, multiple eyewitnesses confirmed that the tragic incident erupted when Alkasum failed to complete the repair promptly — likely due to technical difficulties or workload. Angered by the delay, the girlfriend reportedly contacted the soldier, who then stormed into the technician’s workshop.

“He was just hustling, doing his job. His only ‘offence’ was not fixing a phone fast enough. Now he’s gone,” said Nuruddeen Abubakar, one of the eyewitnesses. Alkasum was said to have collapsed and died shortly after the assault, sending shockwaves through the community.

After the incident, Lance Corporal Ahmada allegedly fled the scene, leaving residents enraged and grieving. “How does someone trained to protect citizens end up killing a young man over a phone? This is total impunity,” a local youth leader told Sahara Reporters.

Police Await Military Action

The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed it is investigating the case but noted that the matter falls under the military’s internal review process. Police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje said, “We’ve been informed. The military is handling an internal investigation and is expected to transfer the suspect to us for further action.”

Meanwhile, Alkasum’s family, community leaders, and human rights groups are demanding immediate justice and accountability for the killing.