The incident was said to have occurred at the Nigerian Navy Sick Bay located in Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

A warrant officer of the Nigerian Navy, identified as WO Yusuf M.O., has reportedly died after what sources described as a punitive measure allegedly ordered by her superior at a naval medical facility in Lagos State.

The incident was said to have occurred at the Nigerian Navy Sick Bay located in Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

According to accounts obtained from a source, the late officer was absent from duty on 19 May 2026. She reportedly resumed work the following day, 20 May 2026, where she was confronted by her immediate superior, identified as Lt. Commander S.T. Abashim, over her absence.

Sources claimed that during questioning, WO Yusuf explained that she had been experiencing health challenges and required medical attention and further checks to manage her condition.

However, the explanation was reportedly not accepted by her superior, who allegedly ordered that she be subjected to additional labour under harsh weather conditions as a form of punishment.

It was further alleged that while carrying out the assigned fatigue duties under the scorching sun, the warrant officer began to experience dizziness, blurred vision, and signs of physical collapse.

Witness accounts cited in the report claimed that instead of immediate medical intervention, the officer was allegedly ordered into isolation in one of the wards within the sick bay facility without treatment or emergency care.

She was said to have remained in that condition for about one hour before she reportedly died.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerian Navy regarding the incident, and the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death remain unverified.

Efforts to reach naval authorities for comments were not successful as of the time of this report.

Source: ST