NAF probes airmen accused of murder in Sokoto – TheNigerialawyer

The Nigerian Air Force said on Monday it had begun investigation
of the airmen allegedly involved in the killing of two people in
the Mabera area of Sokoto State.

NAF said it would apply appropriate sanctions if the airmen were
found to have committed the offence.

NAF personnel were accused of storming the Mabera area on Sunday
night and shot dead two residents over a girlfriend belonging to
one of airmen.

The deceased were identified as Abdulsalam Lawan, a student, and
Maryam Abdulrahman, a mother of seven children.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air
Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said in a statement they had commenced
investigation into the incident.

He said, “There has been an allegation of the unfortunate
killing of two people at Mabera area of Sokoto as a result of a
fracas between NAF personnel and suspected Islamic Movement in
Nigeria youths within the community. However, details regarding the
unfortunate incident, which also led to some NAF personnel
sustaining serious injuries, are still sketchy.

“Consequently, the NAF is investigating the matter to ascertain
the facts as well as establishing the degree of involvement of its
personnel.”