Headquarters Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-East Operations in collaboration with the Yobe State Police Command is carrying out investigation to unravel the identity of the suspected soldiers arrested over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Gashua.
A statement by the spokesperson, Captain Kennedy Anyanwu says additionally, the Sector has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident and that at the end of the investigation, the soldiers will be made to face the full wrath of both military and civil laws.
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The statement adds that the incident is highly regrettable given the Sector’s disposition and zero tolerance on violation of the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for troops.
The Sector wishes to commiserate with the family of the victim and the good people of Yobe State and promises that justice would be served accordingly.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
