Soldiers stop gang’s attempt to free diesel theft suspect in Akwa Ibom
Operatives from the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, intervened when a gang leader tried to free a driver arrested for siphoning diesel from heavy-duty equipment in Akwa Ibom State. According to Captain Lawal Muhammad, the soldiers shot the gang leader in the leg during a violent confrontation with local youths. The incident led to the discovery of an unidentified dead body with a coffin beside it, which was evacuated to a mortuary. The Army has called on residents to provide actionable intelligence as investigations continue.
What we know
- Troops arrested a driver suspected of stealing diesel from Sterling Petroleum and Fertiliser Limited Company equipment at Ukpe Ete, Ikot Abasi.
- Youths barricaded the road and attacked the soldiers with bottles and stones in an attempt to free the suspect.
- The gang leader was identified and shot in the leg during the confrontation and was taken to the hospital.
- A dead body with a coffin was found at the scene and evacuated by police and army personnel.
- The Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging the public to support security efforts with information.
