{
  "id": 11807265,
  "title": "My father struggled for years to train my brother but soldier’s bullet took him away — Sibling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/my-father-struggled-for-years-to-train-my-brother-but-soldiers-bullet-11807265",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:04:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-father-struggled-for-years-to-train-my-brother-but-soldiers-bullet-took-him-away-sibling/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Suleiman, the older brother of Isma'il Ishaq, a 24-year-old final-year student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University in Niger State, shares his grief and the circumstances surrounding his younger brother's death. The news of Isma'il's shooting came from his sister, who called their mother, who then informed Suleiman. Reluctant to believe the news, Suleiman rushed to the scene but was stopped by women who warned him to stay away as military personnel and security forces were still present. Upon reaching the hospital, Isma'il was still alive and required surgery to repair the gunshot wound that had damaged two of his ribs. Suleiman held his brother in his arms, praying and consoling him as the operation continued. Despite his lifeless body, Isma'il was unable to speak or respond. Suleiman left the hospital and attended the evening prayer (Maghrib salat), only to be informed that his brother had died around 7:06 pm. The incident occurred on September 17 during a land dispute. Isma'il was not involved in the land dispute, as he had no connection to the land or the parties involved. The land dispute was initiated by a politically connected and influential woman who attempted to claim a piece of land she had recently purchased, using her influence to harass and intimidate others, including members of Suleiman's family. The traditional ruler of the community attempted to mediate the situation, explaining that the land did not belong to the woman. When she persisted in her claim, community leaders and elders intervened to stop her. The woman then called for military intervention, which resulted in her firing tear gas and shooting at the location. Isma'il was among those who fled towards a nearby house when the gunfire erupted, and he tragically lost his life.",
  "summary": "The brother of Isma’il Ishaq, a 24-year-old student killed by a soldier’s stray bullet in Niger State, recounts the family’s pain and calls for justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-father-struggled-for-years-to-train-my-brother-but-soldiers-bullet-took-him-away-sibling/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "My father struggled for years to train my brother but soldier’s bullet took him away — Sibling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/my-father-struggled-for-years-to-train-my-brother-but-soldiers-bullet",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:04:10.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}