The Nigerian Army has commenced investigations into the alleged extortion and gruesome murder of a woman in Katsina State.
In a statement, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima assured the public that anyone found wanting in connection with the allegation would be made to face the wrath of the law.
“The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a speculation over gruesome murder and extortion of a woman in Katsina State.
“It was alleged that a woman was arrested in a commercial vehicle in possession with money estimated to be the sum of Four Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N420,000) only, by members of local vigilance group on Wednesday 7 May 2021 at 10:00 pm, in Yankara village along Funtua-Gusau road and was handed over to the troops in order to interrogate the source of the money.
“Few days later the woman was said to have been killed by the troops,” the statement read.
Yerima pleaded with the general public to remain calm as it was determined to get to the root of the matter.
He reiterated Nigerian Army’s commitment to the protection of life and property of the citizens in accordance with its constitutional responsibility and strict adherence to the rules of engagements in its operations.
Yerima said the Nigerian Army would not tolerate any act of misconduct and unprofessionalism from its officers and men.
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