He Died In a Guardroom—Was This Officer Silenced For Speaking UpA Nigerian Air Force officer, Wulumba A.S., has tragically died while serving punishment in the guardroom at the Special Operations Command (SOC) in Bauchi State, allegedly for arriving late to duty due to illness. The incident has raised serious concerns over abuse of authority and lack of transparency within the military ranks.
Wulumba, a member of the 2003 regular intake and bearing service number NAF 03/21103, reportedly died while in custody under the orders of his commanding officer, Group Captain Ofile. Sources say he was detained after arriving late to work, having suffered health issues that caused the delay.
According to his sister, Numdarai Joy Wulumba, the officer had contacted her on May 4, 2025, to inform her about the punishment. He explained that he had been placed in the guardroom despite his medical condition. That was the last she heard from him until the family received devastating news days later — Wulumba had died in detention.
“He called to say he was being punished for lateness caused by illness, but his superior ignored his plea,” she told SaharaReporters, her voice filled with grief. “After that call, there was silence. Then we were told he had died.”
Numdarai expressed outrage at what she described as a violation of military protocol. “A 24-hour detention is the maximum for such minor infractions. If needed, he should’ve faced a proper court-martial. Instead, they kept him locked up — now he’s dead.”
The late Wulumba leaves behind a grieving family — including his wife, four children, mother, and only sister.
Now, the family is demanding justice. They have called on President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian military leadership to launch an immediate investigation into the officer’s death.
“He served Nigeria for over two decades. Is this the reward for his loyalty?” Numdarai questioned bitterly.
Attempts to reach the Nigerian Air Force for clarification were met with a vague response. When contacted, the Bauchi Command spokesperson, Flight Lieutenant Ogili Friday Miracle, gave a dismissive reply, further fueling suspicions of a possible cover-up.
