A newly recruited soldier, identified as Dauda Dedan, has allegedly fatally stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, of the Taraba State Police Command, in Jalingo, the state capital.
The incident, which took place around 9 p.m. on Monday in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo, was confirmed to reporters by the command’s Public Relations Officer, James Lashen.
According to Lashen, Constable John had responded to a call from local residents reporting a disturbance involving the soldier. In the process of trying to intervene, he was caught in the conflict and was allegedly stabbed by Dedan.
The PPRO revealed that the suspect fled the scene and is currently on the run. However, the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation and has pledged to work closely with the police to ensure the fugitive is apprehended.
“We have reported the matter to the 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and they have given firm assurances that the suspect will be located and made to face the full weight of the law,” Lashen stated. “Both the army and police are cooperating fully. We’ve already visited the soldier’s residence, and we’re committed to ensuring he is arrested and brought to justice.”