Nigerian Soldier Arrested After Shooting Indiscriminately In Damaturu

The Nigerian Army said the sporadic shooting heard around Damaturu metroplolis on Tuesday was caused by one of its soldiers.

The explanation came in a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public and clarify that the sporadic firing heard in Damaturu this evening was a gross act of indiscipline on the part of a soldier who has already been arrested,” Usman said.

He, therefore, appealed to public, especially those residing in Damaturu, to remain calm and go about their normal business.

(NAN)

BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Militants Seize Damaturu Maiduguri road

Reports has it that Boko Haram militants have taken over the highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, capitals of Borno and Yobe states respectively.

A police officer stationed in one of the villages along the highway, said that travellers are being asked to return as the terrorists have taken over the road between Benisheik (a town 85km away from Maiduguri) and Ngamdu (35km away from Damaturu).

The officer, who asked that his identity be protected for security reasons, said the terrorists had attacked Ngamdu village and killed 10 persons there.

“As I am talking to you now, soldiers are moving towards Benisheik, while we are here asking motorists to return to Maiduguri until the road is cleared,” he said.

There is no security checkpoint between Benisheik and Ngamdu, which is about 25km stretch of road.
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