Two soldiers attached to the 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State have been dismissed by the Nigeria Army over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami in cold blood.
Announcing the verdict, the Acting Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Lt. Col. Ibrahim Abdullahi Osabo, said the suspects were found guilty on two-count charges; namely: failure to perform military duties; and conduct to prejudice of service discipline.
The suspects had their ranks reduced from lance corporal to private before their complete dismissal.
Recall that police in Yobe State apprehended Lance Corporal John Gabriel with service number N/A13/69/1522 and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon N/A13/70/6552, both attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State after allegedly killing a renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami in cold blood.
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