The Nigerian Military has confirmed its personnel on “Operation Safe Haven” currently operational in Plateau State killed a Taxi Driver after an assault.
The operation OPSH was put in place in the State after recent incident of killings which led to the death of over 50 people.
Confirming the development, Military Information Officer, Major Ishaku Takwa at the weekend wrote:
“Operation Safe Haven has received with shock a report of security personnel of OPSH deployed at Farin Gada beat and murdered a commercial taxi driver, Mr Abdullahi Karafa.
“Immediately the report was received, the commander Operation SAFE HAVEN Major General Ibrahim Ali visited the deceased family and condoled them over the unfortunate incidence.
“The commander has since constituted a board of inquiry to unravel those behind the heinous act. He assured that those who would be found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Operation SAFE HAVEN wish to reiterates that troops deployed on the plateau were always warned to conduct themselves in the most professional manner inline with global best practices and respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry and strict adherence to rules of engagement. Therefore, any act short of this is condemnable and unacceptable by OPSH.”
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