Pentagon Confirms Firing Squad Order; Nigeria Mourns 32

“Al Jazeera and CNBC report the Pentagon confirms President Trump approved an Army firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing thirteen at Fort Hood in 2009.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 4:54 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:54 AM ET on Europe Open, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Nidal Hasan, Fort Hood, Pentagon, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Fort Hood Execution Order; LA Mayoral Race Heats Up (October 5).

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Al JazeeraTrump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
BBCNigeria mourns 32 killed as military plane crashes into swamp

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera and CNBC report the Pentagon confirms President Trump approved an Army firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing thirteen at Fort Hood in 2009.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGloria, is a firing squad a type of corporate restructuring? Asking because HR at my last job used one every spring.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNo, Hank. Coverage differs by outlet. The Guardian and CNBC keep it procedural, while Newsmax and the Daily Wire add their own adjectives.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEveryone's headline has a personality.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe BBC reports Nigeria is mourning thirty-two people killed when a military plane crashed into a swamp.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPresident Tinubu called it a painful moment for the nation.