In a statement on Sunday, by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu expressed regret that “the young lady lost her life in the hands of a man with whom she was in an amorous relationship”
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the late Hauwakulu Tabra was actually murdered by the said soldier, who is presently in detention for further investigation to unravel the motive behind his actions,” he stated.
Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu said contrary to reports by an online platform, the suspect was not a former member of terror group, Boko Haram.
“However, considerations were given to Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North East distinguished themselves morally and patriotically.
”Such members of the CJTF must have also shown commitment, dedication and loyalty to the service and the nation,” the Army spokesman stated.
The Army expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that justice would be served in the matter as no unprofessional conduct or indiscipline within its ranks would be tolerated.
