Air Force personnel arrested in connection with bandits’ attack on NDA, Kaduna

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 8, 2021 | 9:59 PM GMT

Sergeant Torsabo Solomon, a member of the Nigerian Air Force, has been arrested in connection with the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State. On Tuesday, August 24, armed gunmen stormed the NDA’s Afaka barracks, killing two officers and kidnapping another.

The gunmen who came in a vehicle were said to have passed through the security gate into the academy, disguised in military uniforms, after which they proceeded to the officers’ quarters.

Sergeant Solomon of 153 BSG, who is attached with the Airforce Comprehensive School Yola, was arrested on the order of the Base Commander as requested by the NDA Commander “for an offence connecting with arms and ammunition with a recent bandit attacked on the military academy

.” A source, who confirmed the development to Channels Television, said that the suspect has been moved to Kaduna for further interrogation

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.