81 Division Nigerian Army Commences Investigation Into The Alleged Killing Of An Innocent Driver

81 Division Nigerian Army Commences Investigation Into The Alleged Killing Of An Innocent Driver

Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to inform the public that it has commenced an investigation into the alleged killing of one Mr Lawal, who was said to have been killed by some persons in military uniform on 17 August 2023.

In as much as information into the allegation is still scanty, being a responsible organisation, Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army considers it appropriate to bring the occurrence to public notice, and steps are taken to identify the alleged persons in military uniform, believed to be soldiers, and bring them to justice if truly they are serving soldiers.

The Division is currently investigating in conjunction with the Nigerian Police Lagos State Command to unravel the identity of the alleged suspects and 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 military and civil laws.

While the matter is under investigation, Headquarters 81 Division requests the deceased’s family to exercise patience and wait for the outcome of the investigation, as whoever is found wanting will face disciplinary action. The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for troops’ misconduct or the involvement of its personnel in any form of criminality. Hence, it will not allow this allegation to unravel.

Consequently, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA, Major General MT Usman, commiserates with the victim’s family while promising that justice would be served accordingly. He assures the deceased’s family that whoever killed their loved one will not be allowed to go unpunished.