Newly Recruited Soldier Allegedly St@bs Police Constable to Deat# in Taraba

A newly recruited soldier, identified as Dauda Dedan, has allegedly stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, to death in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Taraba State Command, James Lashen, said the attack happened around 9 p.m. on Monday in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo.

According to Lashen, the late Constable John had been called by residents to intervene in a misunderstanding involving the soldier. However, the situation escalated, and the soldier allegedly stabbed the policeman, leading to his death.

The PPRO added that the suspect is currently at large, but the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation and assured full cooperation with the police in tracking down the fugitive.

"We have reported the matter to the 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and they have assured us they will help track down the soldier so he faces the full wrath of the law. Both the army and the police are working hand in hand to ensure justice is served," Lashen said.