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Borno commissioners allegedly assaulted by soldiers (photos) - Edoman - 06-14-2020 Borno commissioners allegedly assaulted by soldiers (photos) Members of the Borno state COVID-19 committee which includes two commissioners, were on Saturday June 13 allegedly assaulted by soldiers attached to the 7 division of the Nigerian Army. The incident occurred after vehicles conveying the soldiers and some civilians were stopped by the team enforcing the inter-state travel ban in Auno. Kakashehu Lawal, Borno commissioner for justice who was at the scene with his health counterpart Salisu Kawaya-Buram, said the soldiers who claimed they were on a mission to repel Boko Haram attack at Gubio forced their way into Borno from a neighbouring state, pulling down the barricade and allowing travellers who were not on essential duty to enter the state. Lawal also said the soldiers pointed guns at them even after they introduced themselves and also deliberately rammed into a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) van which was used to block the road to prevent illegal entry. He further revealed that four persons inside the van sustained injuries. The driver of the RRS truck died hours later at the Borno Specialist Hospital. The soldiers also knocked down some commercial tricycles (Keke Napep). Three women, including a pregnant woman and a baby, sustained fractures. He said; Quote:“After hitting the vehicle, the soldiers pointed their guns at us and began assaulting us. Kawara-Buyam on his own part said the soldiers allowed travellers who were not screened to enter the state which has recorded over 400 Coronavirus cases from travellers who came in illegally. The health commissioner told newsmen; Quote:"Yesterday alone, more than 40 persons who travelled into the state were COVID-19 positive. Garrison commander of 7 division, Sunday Igbinomwanhia apologised for the action of the soldiers and also revealed that the perpetrators have been identified and would face disciplinary action. Igbinomwanhia said; Quote:“This is highly condemnable and should not be allowed to repeat itself again. |