The Borno State Police Command has stated that it is looking into a case involving a soldier who reportedly shot dead a police officer, Sgt Ahmed Ali, who had apprehended his vehicle transporting a material suspected to be Indian hemp.
The incident allegedly occurred on Monday at an entry checkpoint in Benishek, Kaga Local Government Area of the state, when the troops in the vehicle, an Acura Sport Utility Vehicle operated by one Sgt. U Joseph, refused to submit to a thorough check.
The Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident noting that the command was investigating it.
According to reports, the suspect is presently in military prison.