Why female soldier in Adamawa killed captain at checkpoint

A female soldier enforcing the curfew imposed by Adamawa State Government has killed a senior colleague at a checkpoint in Yola, the state capital.

Recalled that the Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri had imposed the curfew after hoodlums broke into government warehouse and looted several items, including palliatives meant to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy.

Sources told newsmen that the female soldier simply identified as Lance Corporal Nkiru shot a captain who tried to intervene in her altercation with civilians at Fire Service Round About in the state capital.

It was learnt that the female soldier had insisted that motorists returning home during the curfew hours must turn back.

Some of them had identified themselves as workers on essential duty but she stood her ground.

“Some people stopped at the check point explained themselves as workers on essential duties but the female soldier insisted they must turn back. A captain came forward to intervene.

Unfortunately she had already cocked her rifle, so she just fired and killed him accidentally,” a security officer said.

The victim was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, where he was confirmed dead while the suspect was instantly arrested and whisked away by soldiers.

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Other reports suggest that the female soldier has been previously accused of harassing civilians, cocking her rifle at the slightest provocation.

According to Newspoint, getting to the headquarters of 23 Armoured Brigade Yola, the Commander, Brigadier General Muhammad Gambo for confirmation, he sent a message that journalists must seek appointment in writing before he could speak to them.

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