Army probes killing of Lagos citizen by unknown soldiers
The Nigerian Army, on Sunday, promised to probe the killing of a citizen by some unknown soldier in Lagos state. The army it was taking steps to identify the soldiers who mowed the victim, identified only as Lawal.
Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni, the deputy director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lagos, said that though “information” it had on the incident “is still scanty at the moment,” the Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army would nonetheless bring them (the affected soldiers) to justice, if truly they are serving soldiers.”
He said, “The Division is currently investigating in conjunction with the Nigerian Police Lagos State Command to unravel the identity of the alleged suspects and the circumstances surrounding the alleged unfortunate incident.
“At the end of the investigation, if the suspects are identified as serving soldiers, they will be made to face the full wrath of both military and civil laws.”
The army urged the family of the deceased to remain patient, and wait for the outcome of the investigation as whoever is found wanting will be made to face disciplinary action.
“The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for troops’ misconduct or involvement of its personnel in any form of criminality, hence, will not allow this allegation to go unravelled.
“Consequently, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA, Maj Gen MT Usman, commiserates with the family of the victim while promising that justice would be served accordingly.”
