The Nigerian Army has vowed to take swift disciplinary action against a soldier accused of causing the death of a commercial bus driver in Ondo State.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Njoka Irabor, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday.
Providing details of the incident, the Army said the tragedy occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, when the bus driver, travelling from Akure to Abuja, experienced mechanical problems near a military checkpoint in Akunu, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The statement said passengers in the vehicle started requesting a refund of their transport fare. Subsequently, a passenger reached out to a soldier deployed at Akunu checkpoint to help the passengers retrieve their money from the driver
It added that Consequently, the soldier showed up and displayed very uncouth and unprofessional conduct, resulting in an altercation with the driver, which led to physical contact between the soldier and the driver.
The incident Later led to the death of the Driver at the Federal Medical Centre Owo on Monday 14 October 2025.
The Army reassured of its unwavering commitment to the family of the deceased and close associates, of speedy dispensation of disciplinary action against the soldier, as he will face the full wrath of the law, and the outcome will be made public.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
