Defence headquarters sets up committee to investigate murder of three policemen by soldiers

Posted by E.L.E.X on August 10 2019 under News

The Defence Headquarters in Nigeria has set up a joint committee to investigate the killing of three police officers by some soldiers in Wukari, Taraba State,.

The incident has led to an altercation between the police and the Nigerian Army despite claims by the military that its troops mistook the police for kidnappers. Acting Director of Information DHQ, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, announced that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin, constituted the committee following the directive of President Buhari.  

In a statement released on Friday, August 9th, Nwachukwu said the committee would be made up of seven officers and they are to commence work to unravel what led to the incident.  

The committee, which would be headed by Rear Admiral I.T. Olaiya, has representatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services and the Defence Intelligence Agency.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Until Pastor Yemi Osinbajo is suspended, I am never stepping foot into any Redeem Christian Church of God - Nigerian man says

Nigerian gay man shares his experience with a straight man who wanted free sex

Coronavirus will be with us forever and will require regular vaccinations, expert warns

How Banker Attempted To Rob Customer Of N5m Savings In Sokoto

Buhari Vs Atiku: Choose Between Poverty, Wealth – Aisha Buhari Tells Nigerians

Comments

Add Comment

All fields are required!