By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier for allegedly killing a truck driver at a checkpoint along Maiduguri – Dikwa- Gamboru road.
The incident occured following a misunderstanding between the soldier and the truck driver at the checkpoint.
The incident, which occurred on Boxing Day, has led to total boycott of the busy border road in protest by commercial drivers leaving many travellers stranded.
The 7 Division’s Public Relations Officer, Lt. Col. A.Y. Jingina, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, said the army has commenced investigation after receiving complaint from National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
“Furthermore, engagement has been established with 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 ensure 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,” Jingina said.
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