The Nigerian army has commenced a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of its personnel over the extortion and gruesome murder of a woman in Kastina State.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima in a press statement on Wednesday said it was alleged that a woman was arrested in a commercial vehicle in possession with money estimated to be the sum of Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (#420,000) only, by members of a local vigilante group on Wednesday 7 May 2021 at about 10:00PM, in Yankara village along Funtua-Gusau road and was handed over to the troops in order to interrogate the source of the money.
A few days later the woman was said to be killed by the troops.
Yerima, therefore, stressed that the Nigerian Army has commenced investigation into the matter and assure the public that anyone found wanting in connection with the allegation will be made to face the wrath of the law.
The Army pleads with Nigerians to remain calm as it is determined to get to the root of the matter.
The Nigerian Army also reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and properties of the citizens in accordance with its constitutional responsibility and strict adherence to the rules of engagements in its operations.
Therefore, the Nigerian Army will not tolerate any act of misconduct and unprofessionalism from its personnel.
