The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Ajayi Johnson who allegedly killed an okada rider Mr Chimaobi Nwaogwu at Umoukereke Ngwa Community of Abia State on 7 August, 2019.
The Army had earlier assured the general public that the arrested soldier would be tried according to extant rules and regulations of the Nigerian Army and if found wanting appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against him.
In a statement by the Division’s acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel Ali Yusuf, the soldier has been dully charged, tried and reduced to the rank of a private, subsequently dismissed from Service and is hereby formally handed over to the Nigerian Police Force, Abia State Command Wednesday the 21st of August 2019 for further necessary action.
He assured that 82 Division will not condone any act of Lawlessness and unprofessional conduct from any of its personnel, and wherever that happens, decisive action will surely be taken against erring personnel.
He noted that the Nigerian Army will continue to assist in the protection of lives and property of all Nigerians as provided for in the constitution of the country.
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