According to his devastated sister, Numdarai Joy Wulumba, her brother had reached out to her on May 4, 2025, to inform her of his detention..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The Nigerian Air Force Command in Bauchi State is reportedly attempting to cover up the de@th of Officer Wulumba A.S., who d!ed in a guardroom after being detained for reporting late to duty due to illness
It was gathered that Wulumba, a member of the 2003 regular intake and attached to the elite Special Operations Command (SOC) in Bauchi, passed away while being held in the guardroom on the orders of his commanding officer, one Group Captain Ofile.
His service number was NAF 03/21103.
According to his devastated sister, Numdarai Joy Wulumba, her brother had reached out to her on May 4, 2025, to inform her of his detention.
He had reported late to his duty post after suffering health complications, but despite explaining his condition, the Commander allegedly ignored his plea and ordered his detention.
“My late brother called me that day to say he was being sent to the guardroom. He said his offence was arriving late due to illness, but his commander wouldn’t listen. After that call, we never heard from him again — until we were told yesterday (Friday) that he was de@d,” Numdarai recounted tearfully in an interview with SaharaReporters.
She further expressed disbelief and outrage over the military’s handling of the situation.
“I’ve lived near military formations all my life. I know the rules. Detention for minor offences like lateness is not supposed to exceed 24 hours. He should have been court-martialled if necessary — not locked up indefinitely. Now he’s gone. Let them enjoy the consequences.”.