Family of Slain NYSC Member Abdulsamad Jamiu Rebuts Military Claims of Accidental Crossfire Death

Family of slain corper Abdulsamad Jamiu claims soldiers shot him through a closed door, contradicting the Nigerian Army's official crossfire narrative.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 6:51 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

The Midnight Assault at Shagari Estate

New details have emerged regarding the fatal shooting of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps who was killed at his residence in the Dei, Dei area of Abuja. Family members report that the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Saturday while Jamiu was in his room with his sister. According to the family’s narrative, personnel from the Guards Brigade Quick Response Force fired a weapon at close range through the closed door of the bedroom, striking Jamiu in the head and causing his immediate death.

Physical Evidence Contradicts Official Reports

The family’s formal statement provides a specific physical examination of the crime scene, noting that the trajectory of the bullet hole runs directly from the door into the room and into the wall. This evidence, they argue, proves the shot was fired intentionally from the hallway through a shut door rather than during an external engagement. This account stands in direct opposition to the Nigerian Army’s official version of events, which characterizes the death as the unfortunate result of a crossfire during a military operation in the Shagari Estate.

Allegations of Evidence Tampering and Coercion

Following the shooting, Jamiu’s sister reportedly fled downstairs, where soldiers allegedly ordered her to remain outside and stay calm. The family further claims that when local vigilante groups arrived at the scene, the soldiers directed them to clean the blood spattered floor of the residence. This action has been interpreted by the family as a deliberate attempt by military personnel to tamper with physical evidence and obscure the reality of the shooting before civil authorities could conduct a proper forensic investigation.