Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- A Nigerian soldier, Femi Akinleye, has allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life at their residence at the Wawa Cantonment in Niger State.

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday, describing it as a "tragic incident" that has left the barracks community in shock.

According to the statement signed by Stephen Nwankwo, a captain and Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the incident occurred on Friday, 11 October, at the Corporals and Below Quarters, Block 15, Room 24, within the cantonment.

Preliminary investigations, the army said, revealed that Mr Akinleye, a lance corporal, was on duty at the time before seeking permission from his...