A Nigerian Army recruit, Dauda Dedan, has allegedly stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, to death in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo town, Taraba State capital, and said to be on the run as at the time of filing this report.
Penpushing reports that the Taraba State Police Command Public Relations Officer James Lashen confirmed the sad development to journalists on Wednesday adding that the incident occurred on Monday at about 9pm.
The police spokesperson added that the deceased had been alerted to a misunderstanding between some residents of the area where he was stabbed by the soldier, stating that the soldier was currently at large.
Penpushing further reports that Lashen explained that the army was investigating the matter and had assured the police of tracking down the suspect to face the full wrath of the law.
“We have reported the matter to the 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and we have been given full assurances of tracking down the fugitive soldier to face the full wrath of the law’, he said.
“Both the army and the police are working hand in hand. We have gotten to the house of the soldier, we will ensure he is arrested and brought to book accordingly’, the police spokesperson added.
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