BREAKING: Strange Illness Strikes Nigerian Military School in Kaduna; Two Students Dead, Several Hospitalised

A wave of anxiety has engulfed the Nigerian Military School (NMS) in Zaria, Kaduna State, following the death of two students within a week due to a mysterious illness. Several other students are currently receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) as the outbreak continues to raise concerns.

The NMS, a boarding secondary school associated with the Nigerian Armed Forces, is structured into various divisions including Headquarters (HQ NMS), Education Wing, Military Wing, Boys Battalion (BBn), and Administrative Company. According to the school’s website, the Education Wing has been pivotal in providing academic training since 1962, when the institution transitioned into a full-fledged secondary school to equip junior leaders with the knowledge required for effective command.

Sources informed Chronicles Reporters on Thursday that some of the hospitalized students are in critical condition, prompting many parents to withdraw 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 myself, have taken our kids out. As we speak, many students are in the hospital. Most of them are admitted at the GIT Department in ABUTH, and their conditions are critical.”

Another source disclosed that the illness’s cause remains unknown, despite efforts by the school authorities to manage the situation. “Some students fell sick and were taken to the hospital. Two have died, and the cause of their deaths is unclear. While the school management appears concerned, they seem hesitant to fully address the gravity of the situation,” the source added.

Parents have expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and urgency. Meanwhile, instructors at the institution are reportedly reluctant to comment on the matter openly.

The Commandant of NMS, Brigadier General AD Audu, confirmed the outbreak and the deaths of two students. He stated that investigations are underway to determine the illness’s cause.

“Yes, we lost two students, and some others are hospitalised. The cause of this strange illness is under investigation,” Brigadier General Audu said. “Initial tests on the first student who died revealed cardiovascular-related issues. Despite having the report, we are still in the emergency response phase to identify the illness and its causes.”

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