Nigeria Army to probe killing of 3 locals, 100 cattles by soldiers in Kaduna community

The Nigerian Army has promised to investigate alleged killing of three locals and 100 cattle in Kaduna State by soldiers.

DAILY POST recalls that villagers in Sabon Birnin, Igabi LGA of Kaduna State, had accused soldiers of killing three persons and over 100 cows during an incident at a local cattle market on Sunday.

Reacting to the development on Thursday in a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, said the incident will be investigated.

“The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a disturbing news report with gory pictures/video footages published in some mainstream and social media platforms alleging that troops of 1 Division annihilated 3 persons and some cattle during a recent operation at Sabon Birni in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“While the Nigerian Army wishes to sympathize with Sabon Birni community and families of the affected persons, we also wish to state that the allegation will be thoroughly investigated and any personnel found culpable will be appropriately sanctioned.

“It is also necessary to add that the NA, which is constitutionally mandated to protect lives and property of the citizenry, cannot tolerate doing otherwise.”

According to the statement, the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has directed a thorough investigation into the incident with a view to establishing the immediate and remote causes of the incident and unraveling those behind it.

“We therefore appeal for calm and assure the general public that the outcome of the investigation will also be made public,” the statement added.