A Nigerian soldier has been accused of fatally assaulting a mobile phone technician in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State, following a dispute over a delayed repair. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has triggered widespread condemnation and demands for accountability.
Reports indicate that the soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Ahmada A., attacked the technician, Alkasim Ibrahim, after his girlfriend complained about her device not being fixed promptly. Witnesses say the soldier arrived at the repair shop in anger and violently assaulted Ibrahim, leaving him critically injured. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.
Local residents expressed shock and grief over the incident. "The young man was only trying to earn a living. His death over such a minor issue is devastating," said an eyewitness.
The soldier has reportedly gone into hiding, intensifying public outrage. Community leaders and human rights groups are calling for a thorough investigation and prosecution.
Authorities have confirmed the incident, with police stating that the military is conducting an internal probe before transferring the case for further legal action.
Ibrahim’s family and activists are urging swift justice, describing the incident as an abuse of power that must not go unpunished.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more details emerge.
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