The army said that the investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to authenticate the identities of the two suspects said to be soldiers.

Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters, Sector 2, in Yobe State, Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, made this known in a statement.

The statement reads:

“The attention of headquarters, sector 2, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, has been drawn to a publication by Premium Times dated 21st August 2022 alleging that the Nigerian Police in Yobe State have arrested two soldiers over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Gashua.

“The Sector, in collaboration with Yobe State Police Command is carrying out an investigation to unravel the identity of the suspected soldiers.

“Additionally, the Sector has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident. At the end of the investigation, the soldiers will be made to face the full wrath of both military and civil laws.

“This incident is highly regrettable given the Sectors disposition and zero tolerance on violation of Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement for troops.

“Consequently, the Sector wishes to commiserate with the family of the victim and the good people of Yobe State and promise that justice would be served accordingly.”

Source: the Sun