Soldier Stabs Tricyclist to Death in Jos, Plateau State

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu

A tragic incident occurred in Jos, Plateau State, when a soldier attached to the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba Barracks, allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old tricycle rider, Abdullahi Muhammad, to death. The victim was also a herder.

According to Garba Abdullahi, Chairman of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN), the incident occurred at Gebu-Bassa, close to the gate of the barracks, around 7 pm. Muhammad had stopped to buy something and accidentally stepped on the soldier’s leg while reversing his tricycle. Despite apologizing, the soldier, who was in mufti, slapped him, leading to an altercation. The soldier then pulled out his jackknife and stabbed Muhammad in the chest.

The soldier then pulled out his jackknife and stabbed Muhammad in the chest

The victim was taken to the clinic in the barracks, where he was confirmed dead. The soldier was immediately arrested by his colleagues, who initially thought he was a civilian but later discovered he was a soldier.

The father of the deceased, Alh. Muhammad, has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure justice for his child. The spokesman of the 3 Division, LT Col Aliyu Danja, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation has been ordered to unravel the root cause of the incident.

The Nigerian Army has assured the public that they are committed to transparency and accountability, and should the investigation find any wrongdoing on the part of the soldie, he will face disciplinary action in accordance with the extant laws governing the conduct of personnel within the armed forces.