The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has started investigating the killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, by some persons alleged to be military officers.
The division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni stated in Lagos on Sunday that it was investigating the incident in conjunction with the police to unravel the identity of the suspects.
Mr Ayeni said the investigation was currently scanty as efforts were underway to identify the suspects.
“Steps are being taken to identify the persons allegedly in military uniform and believed to be soldiers and to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
“At the end of the investigation, if the suspects are identified as serving soldiers, they will face the full wrath of both military and civilian laws,’’ he stated.
Mr Ayeni added that the General Officer Commanding the division, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Usman commiserated with the victim’s family and promised justice would be served accordingly.
“The division requests the family of the deceased to exercise patience and wait for the outcome of the investigation, as whoever is found wanting will be made to face disciplinary action.
“The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for troops’ misconduct or involvement of its personnel in criminality and will not allow this allegation to go unravelled,’’ Mr Ayeni stated.
