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Nigerian Army Confirm Killing Of Policeman By Soldier In Lagos

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Nigerian Army Confirm Killing Of Policeman By Soldier In Lagos

The Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter

Soldiers from the Ojo Military Cantonment on Wednesday beat a police officer identified as Inspector Monday Orube to death in Lagos over rights to way.

The Soldiers who were said to be over thirty (30) in numbers were reported to have kidnapped two policemen who were working as traffic warden to their barracks while the third officer managed to escape from being kidnapped.

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Nigerian Army confirmed the incident, in a statement released by the Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations, Major Olaniyi Osoba the unfortunate incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around Ojo in Lagos resulting in the loss of the life of a police officer.

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“The Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter. This incident is highly regrettable given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct.

According to him, the Division has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident At the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions.

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Consequently, the Division wishes to commiserate with the Ojo Police Division and members of the family of the victim.

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