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| Galant soldiers in action along the liberated Damatur-Biu road (Photo, Courtesy DAPR) |
By Blogger,
Yesterday, sporadic gunshots had caused pandemonium in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, as resident scamper to safety thinking it was another attack by Boko Haram insurgents, ECHOES NEWS was informed.
But the shooting that disturbed the peace of the state was later discovered to be from a soldier who suddenly started shooting into the air without any form of provocation.
The army command in Damaturu have since investigated the matter and apprehended the soldier for possible punishment in the military style.
Reacting to the situation, the Acting Director, Department of Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman, a Colonel, said things have since calmed down even as the said soldier is being apprehended.
His text statement reads "The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public and clarify that the sporadic firing heard in Damaturu this (Tuesday) evening was a gross act of indiscipline on the part of a soldier who has already been apprehended.
"The public especially those residing in Damaturu are requested to remain calm and go about their normal business".
The new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, has upon assumption of office vowed to ensure strict discipline in the army, as he said no iota of indiscipline of soldiers would be condoned under his command.
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