Army to investigate alleged killing of hotel manager by soldiers in Umuahia

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian army said it has concluded plans to investigate the alleged killing of a hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State by soldiers.

Director army public relations Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who made this known, said already the Chief of Army Staff has ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and bring to book, anyone found culpable.

Nwachukwu, in a statement, sympathized with the families of the deceased manager Mr Achimugu James Etubi and the Nigerian Air Force Officer Cadet Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyemereche and assured the public that every effort will be made to ensure that justice is served.

The statement made available to Daily Sun, reads; “The Nigerian Army (NA) is deeply concerned by the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of a hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, as reported in some online media. In response to this unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and bring to book, anyone found culpable.

The NA extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased Manager Mr Achimugu James Etubi and the Nigerian Air Force Officer Cadet Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyemereche and assure the public that every effort will be made to ensure that justice is served. The Army is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline, and therefore any personnel found culpable of wrongdoing will face appropriate legal sanctions.

Furthermore, the NA reaffirms its unwavering dedication to safeguarding the security of all citizens. We remain steadfast in our mission to promote lasting peace and security throughout Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army is resolute in its pursuit of truth and justice, and we will keep the public informed at the conclusion of the investigation.