…says it’s unlucky
The Nigerian Military has described the killing of a minor by a soldier in Ette, Ikot Abasi Native Authorities Space of Akwa Ibom State as unlucky.
Timothy Daniel, a 13-year-old boy was reportedly shot and killed by a soldier on New Yr Day, sparking outrage within the State.
Lawal Bala Muhammad, a Captain and Assistant Firector, Armublic Relations, 2 Brigade Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, mentioned in a press release that an investigation had commenced to seek out out the distant and quick causes of the incident.
“In step with normal procedures, the Nigerian Military instantly instituted an investigation to determine the info and circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is at present ongoing, and no findings or conclusions have been reached at this stage.
“Accordingly, the Nigerian Military urges most of the people to chorus from hypothesis or commentary which will prejudice the investigative course of. The end result of the investigation can be made public upon its conclusion, in accordance with extant legal guidelines and rules”, it said.
Whereas expressing its honest sympathy and condolences to the household and family members of Timothy Daniel and commiserating with them over his loss, it supplied prayers for the peaceable repose of his soul.
“The Nigerian Military appreciates the understanding and cooperation of most of the people and reiterates its unwavering dedication to professionalism, strict adherence to the foundations of engagement, and accountability within the conduct of its personnel”, the assertion added.
The soldier is claimed to have shot the minor after the boy had expressed displeasure over the soldier’s try to sexually assault her 15-year-old sister after the soldier had touched her inappropriately when each have been getting back from a cross-over night time church programme.
