Soldier Allegedly Kills Police Officer In Jalingo
The Taraba State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of a constable, Aaron John, resulting from a stab wound.
John was said to have been stabbed by a newly recruited soldier, Dauda Dedan, during a heated argument at 9:00 p.m. on Monday in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo town.
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), James Lashen, said residents had alerted the deceased about a misunderstanding between them and Dedan.
Lashen said Dedan became infuriated while John attempted to resolve the dispute and stabbed him.
He added that although Dedan is currently at large, the command has notified the army, which has already commenced an investigation.
“We have reported the matter to the 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and we have been given full assurances of tracking down the fugitive soldier to face the full wrath of the law.
“Both the army and the police are working hand in hand. We have gotten to the house of the soldier, we will ensure he is arrested and is brought to book accordingly,” he said.
Soldier Allegedly Kills Police Officer In Jalingo is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
