There was tension in Akure the Ondo State capital on Saturday as a yet-to-be identified soldier allegedly stabbed a trader, Ezeani Ebuka to death at the popular Arakale Market in Akure.
The incident which happened following an argument that ensued between the duo caused a protest by the colleagues of the deceased at the market but the situation was brought under control by the men of the state police command.
A source in the market narrated that the soldier mobilised his colleagues to forcefully get refund of the money he paid to the deceased for an unsatisfactory service, leading to an argument between them.
“I think the soldier and the trader (deceased) had an argument over service rendered by the trader. I think the solder was not satisfied with the service and he asked for a refund. That was when the trouble started. Later, the solder mobilised his colleagues and the arguments continued. It was there the trader was stabbed by one of the soldiers, after which they left the scene.”
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya confirmed the incident.
“Yes, the police can confirm the stabbing of a young man by a soldier. The command is in touch with the military authority so that the culprit(s) can be identified and arrested”.
Fidelis David in Akure
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