The Police command in Nasarawa state has arrested two persons in connections
with a mob action that led to the death of a soldier, Lance Cpl. Ayuba
Ali, on Monday in Akwanga, Nasarawa state.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Kennedy Idirisu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lafia.
Idirisu said that available information revealed the victim, who was
on a pass from Maiduguri, allegedly hit a street hawker at Agwan Affi
area of the town while riding on a motorbike.
According to him, the victim, who was in mufti, tried to pacify the
hawker and an altercation ensued resulting in irate youth beating him to
coma.
Idirisu said the soldier later died at the hospital, while the
investigation has begun to arrest all the perpetrators of the dastardly
act.
Meanwhile, Mr John Abimiku, an eye witness told NAN that the area has been deserted for fear of the unknown.
“As I speak with you now, about four military trucks are stationed in
the area and soldiers are picking up any youth on sight,” Abimiku
added.
He claimed that the two persons arrested by the police were amongst
those who took the soldier to the hospital after the mob action.
NAN