The Nigeria Army has confirmed the killing of its personnel by a policeman in Lagos State.
A statement signed by the 81 Division Nigerian Army Deputy Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni said that the soldier was stabbed to death by the policeman during an altercation.
Ayeni said the victim (soldier) allegedly confronted the suspect (policeman) who was not properly dressed and standing very close to a patrol vehicle of Operation MESA to confirm his identity.
“This led to an argument and subsequently, the unfortunate incident.
“The soldier was immediately rushed to the Lagos State Polytechnic Hospital, Odogunyan for medical attention but he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
“The remains of the soldier has been moved to 174 Battalion Medical Centre in Ikorodu,” the army spokesperson said.
Ayeni added that the suspect was subsequently arrested and kept in military custody for his safety and subsequently handed over to the Nigeria police force for prosecution.
“However, the angry mob who witnessed the unfortunate incident took advantage of this and attacked the police station in the community.
“Troops have been deployed around the vicinity of all police stations in Ikorodu area to prevent breakdown of law and order.
“The situation is under control as normalcy has returned to the community,”
