Police Parade Two Soldiers, Others Over Murder Of Yobe Cleric
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Updated August 23, 2022
These suspects, paraded by the police on August 23, 2022, were said to have been involved in the murder of a cleric in Yobe state.
These suspects, paraded by the police on August 23, 2022, were said to have been involved in the murder of a cleric in Yobe state.
Police in Yobe state have paraded two suspected soldiers and three others in connection to the alleged murder of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami-Gashua along Gashua-Kano road in the state.
The soldiers are Lance Corporal John Gabriel with registration number N/A13/69/1522 and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon with registration number N/A13/70/6552 both of Recce battalion Nguru, Yobe state.
Police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim said the suspects will be charged to court.
The principal suspect, Lance Corporal Gabriel, admitted to the crime and explained how he killed the cleric and seized his car.
The army had earlier said a board of inquiry has been set up to unravel the circumstances around the unfortunate incident.
According to a statement signed by army spokesperson Kennedy Anyanwu, any soldier found wanting will face the wrath of the law.
“This incident is highly regrettable given the Sectors disposition and zero tolerance on violation of Code of Conduct and Rules of engagement for troops,” Anyanwu said,