Crimes

Soldier injured, policeman killed as security operatives clash in Adamawa

A soldier was injured while a policeman was killed in a clash between some personnel of the Nigerian Army and police officers in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, on Tuesday night.

It was gathered that the injured soldier was allegedly shot in the leg by a policeman who was part of a patrol team at Target Junction in Yola.

Some soldiers were said to have later stormed the Police Command Headquarters in Yola at about 11 p.m., during which there was heavy exchange of gunfire.

The soldiers later retreated as residents who feared it was a Boko Haram attack scampered for safety.

It was further gathered that the soldier, who was shot in the leg, was later rushed to Federal Medical Centre in Yola for treatment.

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Confirming the incident via a statement on Wednesday, the Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said a Police Inspector, Jacob Daniel, was killed during the clash.

Nguroje quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, as warning that “attacks on all security officers in the line of duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise”.

Babatola said such unwarranted conflict would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.

The police commissioner, however, appealed for calm, assuring that the two security agencies were doing everything legally possible to address the situation.

Also speaking, the Brigade Commander, 23 Armored Bridget, Brig. Gen. Gambo Mohammed, said the fracas was caused by the shooting of a soldier by some policemen.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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