Crime

Tension as Soldier Stabs Electrician to Death in Abuja

Published by Tope Fakinlede on June 21st, 2024.

Tension as Soldier Stabs Electrician to Death in Abuja

Abuja

A serious confrontation erupted in Kugbo mechanic village on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway when an unidentified soldier allegedly stabbed an electrician to death on Thursday.

The incident stemmed from an argument between the soldier and the electrician, known only as ‘Bobo Yellow’. The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which the soldier was beaten and subsequently stabbed the electrician.

The tragic event led to a protest by the deceased’s colleagues in the market, resulting in the burning of the soldier’s car as he fled for safety.

A trader, who requested anonymity, described the chaos: “The soldier brought his car for the electrician to work on. After a few hours, an argument broke out, and the soldier pulled out a knife to defend himself, stabbing the electrician to death before running away. The electrician’s colleagues then set the soldier’s car on fire. The situation has calmed down now with the arrival of a few policemen.”

Another spare parts dealer, Moses Oluchukwu, recounted, “The soldier first approached me with the car, but I told him I was busy and to find someone else. Later, I heard about the heated argument that led to the electrician’s death and the burning of the soldier’s vehicle.”

At the time of reporting, there has been no official response from military or police authorities. Calls and messages to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, went unanswered. Local security guards, along with a few police officers, were seen attempting to calm the situation.