The Nigerian Army has announced that it has launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, who was allegedly shot by a soldier attached to a petrochemical company in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Reports claim that Timothy was killed after confronting the soldier over alleged inappropriate advances toward his 15-year-old sister, Miracle Daniel. Residents said the siblings were returning from a church service shortly after midnight on January 1 when they encountered the soldier. The situation reportedly escalated following an argument, after which the soldier allegedly fired a shot that resulted in Timothy’s death.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, Army Public Relations Officer, 2 Brigade, Mbiokporo, said
“The incident has being handled by the military police and is already under investigation.”
