The non-uniformed soldier got into a fight with the local police officers and requested reinforcements.

The arrest of a soldier who is suspected of killing Inspector Saka Ganiyu, a police officer, on Wednesday in Lagos State has been verified by the Nigerian Army.

According to information obtained, the soldier who drove an unregistered T4 at the Volks Bus Stop along the Ojo-Iyana Iba Road killed the policeman after getting into a fight over breaking traffic laws.

After a confrontation with the local police, the out-of-uniform soldier requested reinforcements.

Inspector Ganiyu was hurt when soldiers from the neighbouring Ojo Cantonment invaded the area to attack the police officers.

The cop passed away from his wounds despite being sent to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for emergency care.

His remains was taken to the hospital mortuary to be examined by an autopsy.

The responsible soldier is apparently in the custody of the Commander of the 9 Brigade in Ikeja Cantonment.

In response to the incident, the Army authorities verified the arrest of the soldier at the core of the situation in a press release released on Thursday by Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Lieutenant Colonel Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division NA.

The case has been forwarded to the military police for a thorough investigation, the army continued.

In an unfortunate occurrence that happened on October 9, 2024, a soldier and a policeman got into an argument over a suspected traffic rule infringement. The statement from Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) regrets to inform the public of this tragedy.

The cop died as a result of an escalating incident that is currently being investigated.

“The suspected offending soldier has subsequently been captured and turned over to the Military Police for further disciplinary actions and an inquiry.

Considering the Division’s adherence to the Nigerian Army’s Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct, the occurrence is deeply disappointing. The Nigerian Army has consistently worked to instill confidence in the public and other security agencies by warning its soldiers not to take part in any actions that could damage the country’s reputation.

“The Nigeria Police and the family of the deceased are in our thoughts and prayers following this sad event,” said the General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA.

“To ensure that justice is served, the Division reassures the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken.”

In keeping with the Nigerian Army’s constitutional mission, we will keep working with other security services to protect people and property,” the statement continued.