Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Maiduguri

Death Of Maiduguri Resident Sparks Row Between Army, Family

The Nigerian Army under the Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI and family members of a Maiduguri resident, late Abdulrahman Mustapha, have disagreed over alleged extrajudicial killing of the deceased. While the Nigerian Army said preliminary operational indicators suggest that the incident could have underlying security implications, the family said the attempt to suggest speculative security implications raises serious concerns and risks in…

Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Maiduguri

Social media posts alleged that Mr Mustapha, also known as Abchin, was unarmed and returning from a Sallah visit when he was killed.

Military probes ‘Sallah returnee’s' death amid alleged terror links

The Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI has launched an investigation into the controversial killing of a man, Abdulrahman Mustapha, in Maiduguri, following widespread allegations of extrajudicial action by troops. The incident, which reportedly occurred on March 22 near the Polo axis close to the Federal High Court, has sparked outrage on social media. It was alleged that Mustapha, also known as Abchin, was unarmed and returning…

Alleged Extrajudicial Killing: Operation Hadin Kai Investigates Claims in Maiduguri - TV360 Nigeria

Authorities at the Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai have launched an investigation into allegations that troops shot and killed a man identified as Abdulrahman Mustapha, also known as Abchin, in Maiduguri on 22 March 2026. The incident reportedly occurred at the Polo Axis near the Federal High Court, with claims on social media alleging that the deceased was unarmed and returning from a Sallah visit when he was shot. The alleg…

Borno: Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing Of Civilian By Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has on Thursday said it is investigating the allegation that troops of Operation Hadin Kai shot and killed one Abdulrahman Mustapha ( also referred to as A chin ) on 22 March, 2026 at Polo axis near the federal High Court Maiduguri. The Army stated this in a statement issued to Journalists by the media information officer OPHK, Lt Col Sani Uba in Maiduguri. Lt Col Uba said,” The attention of the Headquarters Theatre Command, Op…

Army Probes Maiduguri Extra-Judicial Killing, Cites Possible Security Links

The Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI has launched an investigation into allegations of the killing of a civilian, Abdulrahman Mustapha, by military personnel in Maiduguri, even as preliminary findings point to possible security concerns surrounding the incident.