By Daniel Tyokua
There was tension in Kugbo mechanic on Abuja -Keffi Expressway as a yet to be identified soldier allegedly stabbed an electrician to death on Thursday.
The incident which happened following an argument that ensued between the duo resulted to beating of the soldier, which later led to stabbing of the electrician simply identified as ‘Yellow’.
The development caused protest by the deceased’s colleagues in the market leading to the burning down of the soldier’s car, who ran for his life.
A trader in the area who don’t want his name mentioned, said the situation triggered fears, making shop owners to close their shops and run for safety.
“The soldier came with a car for the electrician to do something on it, after few hours they started argument which the soldier brought out knife to defend himself and stab the man to death, and ran away.
“His car was also burnt by colleagues of the deceased. But the situation is calm now because few police men came into the market”
Another spare parts dealer, who also refused to disclose his name, also said, “The soldier came with the car first to me but I told him that I am busy, he should give another person, they started with heated argument resulting to killing of the electrician and burning of the soldier’s vehicle”
However, there was no response yet from either the military or police during the time of filling this report.
