Tension As Angry Mob Kills Nigerian Soldier

There was tension on Monday in Akwanga, Nasarawa state after the death of a soldier who was on mufti.

The Police in state have arrested two persons in connections with a mob action that led to the death of the soldier, Ayuba Ali.

The command’s spokesperson, Kennedy Idirisu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lafia.

Mr. Idirisu said that available information revealed the victim, who was on pass from Maiduguri, allegedly hit a street hawker at Agwan Affi area of the town while riding on a motorbike.

According to him, the soldier, who was in mufti, tried to pacify the hawker and an altercation ensued resulting in irate youth beating him to coma. The soldier later died at the hospital.