Newly recruited soldier allegedly stabs police constable to death in Jalingo

A disturbing incident has shaken Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, as a newly recruited soldier, identified as Dauda Dedan, allegedly stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, to death.

The fatal confrontation reportedly occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday in the Mayo-Goyi area, a suburb of Jalingo. According to the Taraba State Police Command, the tragedy unfolded after Constable John responded to a distress call from local residents who reported a heated altercation involving the soldier.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, James Lashen, told journalists that investigations are currently underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding the violent clash.

Unfortunately, while trying to intervene and calm the situation, the police officer was caught in the middle of the altercation and was allegedly stabbed by the soldier. He was later confirmed dead.

The PPRO, who stated that the soldier was currently at large, said that the army had already commenced investigation into the matter, and had assured the Police of tracking down the suspect to face the full wrath of the law.

“We have reported the matter to 6 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army, and we have been given full assurances of tracking down the fugitive soldier to face the full wrath of the law. Both the army and the police are working hand in hand. We have gotten to the house of the soldier, we would ensure he is arrested and is brought to book accordingly,” he said.