The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri has officially confirmed the apprehension of a soldier accused of fatally shooting a truck driver at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri – Dikwa- Gamboru road. The incident, resulting from a dispute between the soldier and the truck driver, took place on Boxing Day and has prompted a complete boycott of the busy border road by protesting commercial drivers, leaving numerous travelers stranded.
Lt. Col. A.Y. Jingina, the 7 Division Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Thursday. The army initiated an investigation in response to a complaint from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
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Lt. Col. Jingina assured both the deceased’s family and the NURTW of the Division’s dedication to ensuring justice. Engaging with the NURTW for a peaceful resolution, the Division emphasized its commitment to a thorough investigation, with the arrested soldier facing scrutiny in the pursuit of justice for the victim’s family.
“Furthermore, engagement has been established with NURTW towards a peaceful resolution of the incident.
“The Division has assured both the family of the deceased and the NURTW of its commitment to ensure that justice is served to the family and no stone would be left unturned in this regard.
“In the Division’s effort towards ensuring that the family of the victim gets justice, the soldier in question has been arrested, and an investigation has commenced.
