Army reacts as two soldiers allegedly killed Islamic cleric

The Sector Operation Hadin Kai headquarters has stated that it is conducting an investigation to determine the identities of the two alleged soldiers who are accused of brutally killing Sheikh Goni Aisami.

Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, the sector’s assistant director of army public relations, revealed this in a statement to reporters on Sunday.

He argued 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.