The Nigerian Army on arrest a soldier for alleged killing of seven civilians, including a three-year-old girl in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Intelligence Coordinator, Theatre Command of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Col. Obinna Azuikpe disclosed this while briefing journalists on the military’s operations in the North-East.
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He said about 16 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident which occurred on Tuesday in Mafa market.
He said that the injured victims had been hospitalised, while the ”shooter” was arrested by the military police, Col. Azuikpe also attributed the incidents to ”post traumatic stress disorder and drug abuse.”
The coordinator said the Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa had ensured that troops maintained discipline in all parts of the theatre of operation.
He said the Theatre Commander has set up a joint committee to review the existing codes of conduct in the operations.
He reiterated commitment of the military authorities towards improving the welfare of the troops.
