Some top security operatives informed Saturday Tribune that the incident, which happened on Tuesday evening at Shinge area in Lafia Local Government Area of the state, had created panic among residents in the area.Investigations revealed that the victims, who were between ages 19 and 23, were in front of their residence when soldiers stormed the area and opened fire on them.
It was further gathered that the victims, who were nine in number, were all traders at the popular Shinge market. They were said to be receiving fresh air in front of their residence after close of work around 6:30 p.m when the soldiers invaded the area and killed eight of them.
The last person was said to be on danger list at an undisclosed hospital.Witnesses said the soldiers took them for members of Ombatse militia group who were planning to launch an attack on Kamperis as well as Fulanis and Hausas residing in the area.
“The boys were drinking garri outside the house after they came back from work, suddenly we heard gun shots with people shouting for help, but nobody could move near the scene.We later learnt that the soldiers acted on a tip-off after being informed that the Ombatse group in Eggon was planning to attack the area.When contacted on Friday in Lafia, the state capital, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ugochukwu Theodore, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said the information had not reached his office.
“When they came, rather than ask questions, they opened fire on the traders. Eight died on the spot while one was rushed to the hospital, but no one can say what his current condition is now,” a witness said.
Gosh!This county is really at war,and seriously disintergrating.Lord have mercy!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did that Dpo saying again? The matter hasn't gotten to his office? So? You can't leave ur office? Nigeria is really at war.
DeleteThey shld take it easy..they have killed dis innocent women jt like dat...RIP.
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ReplyDeleteSad one ...RIP
ReplyDeleteWell I think those soldiers should be discharged honourably.(They killed innocent civilians)they aint fit for their jobs.how can u open fire on armless people?they weren't with weapons or posed an immediate threat.they would have been rounded up and questioned.what can kind of intels do this soldiers get that they storm into a place and start shooting at people who obviously had no weapons?smh
ReplyDeleteHonesty, armless**** people kwa???
DeleteHonesty, armless**** people kwa???
DeleteNah wah naija which way
DeleteSad news. RIP
ReplyDeleteRIP.. IT İŞ WELL
ReplyDeleteRIP..#wipes tears.
ReplyDeleteThis is the result of recruiting soldiers,police etc.without proper training.smh
ReplyDeleteNonsense soldiers!
ReplyDeleteSo sad, rip to d departed. I pray dey resolve d conflict, violence is not d answer. God help us all.
ReplyDeleteChineye armless people as in people without weapon
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