The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Musa, a colonel, said the incident occurred when the soldier approached the officer who was standing in front of the Unit’s Headquarters making a phone call.
He said the soldier is in custody undergoing investigation while the general situation in the unit remains calm.
According to the army spokesperson, the remains of the deceased officer has been evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.(NAN)
