Reports has said that Adebayo Obasanjo, the son of former president of Nigeria was shot dead Yesterday in a bloody shootout in Mubi, Adamawa State yesterday.
Adebayo Obasanjo, who is an army engineer and was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State, was shot when Boko Haram attacked a platoon he was leading in Mubi, Adamawa, according to Sahara Reporters.
His legs were badly injured, and he has been taken to the hospital.
The terrorists are said to have killed 24 soldiers in the platoon. In addition, the militants seized one of the platoon’s armored tanks.
Obasanjo’s current condition is unknown.
Earlier today, Adamawa State University in Mubi was shut down indefinitely for security reasons following Boko Haram’s take over of Gulak town.
RIP Ade, thanks for your service
