The Nigerian Army said its man accused of killing a commercial driver, Yakubu Joshua, at a checkpoint in Akunu, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State would be court martialed.
The authorities’ position was made public via a statement, the 32 Artillery Brigade’s spokesperson, Major Njoka Irabor, released.
In the communication, the Army decried the soldier’s act, describing it as a violation of its rule of Engagement and Code of Conduct.
Irabor announced that the soldier would face court-martial and the outcome made public.
He added that the Army covered the victim’s medical expenses and has paid condolence visits to the deceased’s family and the NURTW.
The Brigade also pledged to support the late driver’s family, including funding his burial and ensuring the welfare and education of his children.
Joshua, a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), according to report, died after being struck on the head with an AK-47 rifle during an altercation with the soldier.
It was said that the driver was en route from Akure to Abuja on October 13, and had a mechanical fault near the checkpoint, leading to a dispute with passengers who demanded refunds.
The unnamed soldier allegedly intervened and assaulted the victim.
