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  • Army set to reveal the identities of soldiers involved in killing Islamic cleric in Yobe state

    Army set to reveal the identities of soldiers involved in killing Islamic cleric in Yobe state

    The Army in Yobe state has launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the killing of an Islamic cleric  Sheikh Goni Aisami by two suspected soldiers in the state.

    The headquarters of Sector Operation Hadin Kai is presently on the trail of the two suspected soldiers involved in the dastardly act.

    This piece of information was contained in a statement signed and released  to newsmen by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Sector, Captain Kennedy Anyanwu

    He noted that the Sector had also instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident.

    “At the end of the investigation, the soldiers would be made to face the full wrath of both military and civil laws.

    “This incident is highly regrettable given the Sector’s disposition and zero tolerance for violation of Code of Conduct and Rules of engagement for troops”, Capt. Anyanwu said.

    The Sector commiserated with the family of the victim and the good people of Yobe State while pledging that justice would be served accordingly.

  • Buni mourns slain Yobe cleric, orders thorough investigation

    Buni mourns slain Yobe cleric, orders thorough investigation

    Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Sunday expressed sadness over the murder of Sheikh Goni Aisami, an Islamic cleric based in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area of the state.

    Newsmen reports that Aisami was allegedly shot dead by two soldiers on Friday in Jaji-Maji, Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state.

    DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, Spokesman of the Police Command in the state, said the soldiers, who attempted to steal the deceased’s car, were arrested and would be prosecuted.

    Buni, in a statement issued in Damaturu by his Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, described the circumstances surrounding the murder as sad, regrettable and most unfortunate.

    “The alleged circumstances surrounding the death is most unfortunate and will be investigated thoroughly.

    “Government will ensure that every detail is investigated and anyone found wanting, will face the full wrath of the law.

    “The state government will work closely with the security agencies to unravel every detail to ensure justice is done,” he said.

    The governor condoled with the family of the deceased, the people of Bade local government area and the entire state over the death of Aisami.

    Buni called on them to remain calm and law abiding as investigation was ongoing and would be pursued to its logical conclusion.

    He prayed to Allah for the repose of the soul of the deceased and give his immediate family and the entire people of the state, the fortitude to bear the loss.