How Soldier Was Sentenced To Death For Killing Boko Haram Suspect

The Army General Court Martial in Borno State has today Friday, June 9, sentenced a soldier to death for killing a suspected Boko Haram terrorist.

Lance Corporal Hillary Joel was said to have carried out the murder during a cordon and search operation by the army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Corporal was accused of setting ablaze the suspect which led to the death of the terrorist suspect.

Olusegun Adeniyi, a brigadier general and president of the court, gave the verdict.

Five others were handed different sanctions, including jail terms and demotions on violation of human rights and other offences.

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