This was announced in a press statement released by AY Jingina, Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations dated 28 December 2023, while noting that the arrest was made after the force received a complaint from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Borno State Chapter which claimed that the deceased, Bello, was its member.
The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier who allegedly killed a commercial truck driver, identified as Mohammed Bello, at a checkpoint along Dikwa-Gamboru Road in Borno State on Tuesday.
This was announced in a press statement released by AY Jingina, Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations dated 28 December 2023, while noting that the arrest was made after the force received a complaint from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Borno State Chapter which claimed that the deceased, Bello, was its member.
It was stated further that Bello was allegedly killed by the arrested soldier while he was on routine duties with his colleague.
The statement reads: “The 7 Division Nigerian Army has received a complaint from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Borno State Chapter on the alleged killing of their member, a truck driver by the name, Mr Mohammed Bello.
“The alleged incident occurred on 26 December 2023 along Dikwa-Gamboru Road at a checkpoint where soldiers are deployed for their routine duties. On receiving a complaint of the unfortunate incident, the Division swiftly swung into action and commenced investigation.
“Furthermore, engagement has been established with NURTW towards a peaceful resolution to the incident. The Division has assured both the family of the deceased and the NURTW of its commitment towards ensuring that justice is served to the family and no stone would be left unturned in this regard.
“In the Division’s effort towards ensuring that the family of the victim gets justice, the soldier in question has been arrested, and an investigation has commenced. It’s also worthy to mention that the Division does not tolerate any form of unprofessional conduct from any personnel as we operate within the ambit of the law.
“The Division wishes to once again reassure the members of the general public that we will remain resolute and professional in the joint effort to tackle insecurity in Borno State.”