Newly recruited soldier allegedly stabs police officer to death in Taraba

A tragic incident unfolded in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, where a newly recruited soldier, Dauda Dedan, allegedly stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, to death.

The confrontation occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo town. Confirming the incident to journalists, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Taraba State Command, James Lashen, explained that Constable John had responded to a distress call from residents reporting a dispute involving the soldier.

Unfortunately, while trying to intervene and calm the situation, the police officer was caught in the middle of the altercation and was allegedly stabbed by the soldier. He was later confirmed dead.

The PPRO, who stated that the soldier was currently at large, said that the army had already commenced investigation into the matter, and had assured the Police of tracking down the suspect to face the full wrath of the law.

“We have reported the matter to 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and we have been given full assurances of tracking down the fugitive soldier to face the full wrath of the law. Both the army and the police are working hand in hand. We have gotten to the house of the soldier, we would ensure he is arrested and is brought to book accordingly,” he said.