The Nigerian Army, 7 Division in Maiduguri, Borno State says it has arrested a soldier allegedly for killing a truck driver at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Road.
The Army said that tragedy occurred during a misunderstanding between the soldier and the truck driver at the checkpoint.
Report has it that the busy border road has been boycotted by commercial drivers, leaving many travellers stranded following the incident which occurred on Boxing Day.
In a statement on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Army 7 Division, Lt. Col. A.Y. Jingina, said the Army had commenced an investigation into the matter after receiving a complaint from the National Union of Road Transport Workers.
The statement read, “Furthermore, engagement has been established with the NURTW towards a peaceful resolution of the incident.
“The Division has assured both the family of the deceased and the NURTW of its commitment to 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 worth mentioning 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 reassure the members of the general public once again that we will remain resolute and professional in the joint effort to tackle insecurity in Borno State.”
The Borno State Government, through the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, said it was also following up on the matter to ensure justice.
“The government is following up on this matter and will take all necessary measures to ensure that the matter is properly investigated and suspects are prosecuted. Anyone who is found guilty will face the full wrath of the law.
“Meanwhile, the Borno State Government urges the general public, particularly members of the Road Transport Workers Union, to maintain patience and decorum while the matter is handled according to the law.”
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