The army has now launched a Service Inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old soldier who was found in the military barracks - as his family say they are still waiting for answers. Ebrima Nyabally, who joined the army when he was 17, was found dead in his room at the barracks in Tidworth on February 25.
His family, from Bestwood, Nottingham, have previously said his body was discovered at around 9pm. But it was not until the early hours when the family received the devastating news. His dad, Malang Nyabally, who was working a night shift at the time, had to rush home when a police officer attended their address at around 2am.
And while the full circumstances of Ebrima's death are yet to be ascertained, the army has confirmed that a Service Inquiry has commenced. According to the government website, a service inquiry is held after "an military incident, which results in death or serious injury in order to understand the circumstances, and any changes to procedures or equipment to prevent recurrence".
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A spokesperson for the Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner’s Court said a date for Ebrima's inquest is yet to be set. An army spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a Service Inquiry into the death of Ebrima Nyabally has commenced. Until such times as this and the Coroner’s Inquest has concluded it would be inappropriate to comment.”
Ebrima's passing has left behind a devastated family, who are now patiently waiting for answers. His father Mr Nyabally, of Bestwood, said the tragedy has hit him even harder as the young soldier, who was his eldest son, wanted to follow in his footsteps and serve in the army.
"As a family, we cannot get away from this", said Mr Nyabally. "He was my first son who was going to stick to my legacy. And then this thing happened."
The heartbroken dad said that Ebrima's mum is taking antidepressants, adding: "My wife is taking antidepressants and I am taking high blood pressure medication.
"I cannot express how I am feeling right now but this is not important at the moment", he added. "We are looking after our health and then we are seeing doctors."
Mr Nyabally said he is awaiting the results of the Service Inquiry as well as the coroner's report. He added: "We are awaiting for the coroner's inquest. We are just going to wait to see what they are going to say."
