Army investigates killing of Yobe cleric by soldiers

Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigeria Army has said that it is investigating the alleged murder of Yobe-based Islamic cleric, Goni Gashua, by soldiers.

Assistant Director Army Public Relations Headquarters Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI, Kennedy Anyanwu, in a statement, noted that the sector is working with the Yobe State Police Command to unravel the identity of the affected soldiers.

He assured the public that the erring personnel face consequences of their actions.

“The attention of Headquarters Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai has been drawn to a publication dated 21 August 2022 alleging that the Nigerian Police in Yobe State have arrested two soldiers over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Gashua.

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“The Sector, in collaboration with Yobe State Police Command is carrying out investigation to unravel the identity of the suspected soldiers. Additionally, the Sector has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident. At the end of the investigation, the soldiers will be made to face the full wrath of both military and civil laws,” the statement said.

According to him, the incident is highly regrettable given the “Sectors disposition and zero tolerance on violation of Code of Conduct and Rules of engagement for troops.”

“Consequently, the Sector wishes to commiserate with the family of the victim and the good people of Yobe State and promise that justice would be served accordingly.”

The Star