On Friday morning, a suspected drunk driver crashed into a group of military personnel during their routine road jog, killing four soldiers, while several others sustained injuries.
The soldiers, who were from Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu, were taking part in their usual monthly jogging exercise when the speeding vehicle lost control and plowed into them.
Witnesses at the scene described the impact as severe, with some of the soldiers dying instantly, while others were left in critical condition.
A source familiar with the incident told PUNCH, “The incident happened in the early hours of this morning when the soldiers were doing their monthly morning road walk when the young men rammed into the soldiers in front of the barracks.
“Four of the soldiers were dead, and many of them were seriously injured. After the incident, the boys attempted to run away but were apprehended and mercilessly beaten to a stupor while their vehicle was vandalised. Also, one of the boys was stabbed by the soldiers.
“The incident has caused panic among the residents in the area.”
