Mysterious Illness Strikes Nigerian Military School in Kaduna, Claiming 2 Lives
A mysterious illness has created tension at the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria, Kaduna State, after claiming the lives of two students within a week.
NMS, a boarding secondary school affiliated with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, is structured into several units, including Headquarters (HQ NMS), Education Wing, Military Wing, Boys Battalion (BBn), and Administrative Company.
According to the school’s website, “The Education Wing has the enormous responsibility of providing the Boys with academic training. The wing was established in 1962 when the school became a full-fledged secondary school. It was established as a result of the growing need for junior leaders to be well informed and knowledgeable to enable them administer troops under command.”
Sources revealed that some hospitalised students are in critical condition, causing anxiety among parents, many of whom have withdrawn their children from the institution.
“Please, something strange is happening at the Nigerian Military School Zaria. Two students have died so far,” a concerned parent said.
“Some of the parents, including me, have withdrawn our kids. As we’re talking, many students are in hospital. Most of the instructors are afraid to say it out. You can go to ABUTH GIT Department, that’s where most of the hospitalised students are admitted. Most of them are in critical conditions already.”
Another source added, “Some students fell sick in the school and were taken to hospital, two have died and the cause of their death is unknown. Though the school authorities are worried about the whole thing, unfortunately, they’re still playing to the gallery.”
The Commandant of NMS, Brigadier General AD Audu, confirmed the outbreak and the deaths of the two students. He noted that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the illness.
“Yes, we lost two students and some are hospitalised. The cause of this strange illness is being investigated.
“The result of tests conducted on the first student that died showed it was cardiovascular. We have the report already. Notwithstanding, we’re currently on the emergency response phase to identify the illnesses and causes,” he said.
