US EditionArmy private arrested for assaulting food vendor over N2,000 debt in Benue
- Private Christopher Emmanuel was taken into custody on May 6, 2025, following accusations of attacking a woman who sells food in Kula, Benue State.
- The incident followed a dispute over an unpaid debt of N2,000, which reportedly escalated after the vendor confronted the soldier.
- The Nigerian Army described the assault as unfortunate, announced Emmanuel's custody, and launched a full investigation into the altercation's circumstances.
- Acting Assistant Director Abdullahi Lawal Osabo emphasized the Nigerian Army's zero tolerance for abuse and misconduct, pledging that a thorough investigation will ensure accountability for the victim and community.
- The Army will continue investigating and apply disciplinary actions as necessary while urging citizens to report misconduct through official channels instead of social media.
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Army private arrested for assaulting food vendor over N2,000 debt in Benue
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Christopher Emmanuel, for allegedly assaulting a female food vendor, identified as Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, following a dispute over a N2,000 debt. The incident, which occurred on 6 May 2025, was officially reported two days later, on 8 May. According to preliminary findings, the altercation reportedly began after the vendor confronted the s…
Nigerian Army detains soldier for alleged assault - PENPUSHING
The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female vendor, Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue state, while a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Penpushing reports that the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 401 Special Forces Brigade, Makurdi, Abdullahi Osabo, made this known in a statement confirming…
Soldier in custody over alleged assault – Army
The Nigerian Army says it has taken into custody Pte. Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female vendor, Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue. By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says it has taken into custody Pte. Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female vendor, Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public…
Soldier arrested for ‘assaulting’ female vendor in Benue
The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier, Christopher Emmanuel, for allegedly assaulting a female vendor in Kula, Gwer west LGA of Benue state. Abdullahi Osabo, acting assistant director, army public relations of the brigade, said the incident occurred on May 6. Osabo said the altercation stemmed from claims of unpaid debt and allegations that the vendor insulted the soldier during a phone conversation. He said the confrontation may have e…
Soldier Detained Over Benue Assault Case — Akelicious
The Nigerian Army disclosed on Sunday that it has taken into custody Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female vendor, Doshima, in Kula, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 401 Special Forces Brigade, Makurdi, Capt. Abdullahi Osabo. Osabo said the Headquarters Operation Whirl Stroke took cognisance of the incident, which occurred on May 6 …
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