THE NATION
There was serious tension in Kugbo mechanic on Abuja -Keffi Expressway as a yet-to-be identified soldier allegedly stabbed an electrician to death on Thursday.
The incident occurred following an argument between the duo leading to the beating of the soldier, which later led to stabbing of the electrician simply identified as ‘Bobo Yellow’.
The led to a protest by the deceased’s colleagues in the market, resulting to burning of the soldier’s car, who ran for his life.
A trader in the area, who pleaded anonymity, said the situation triggered fears, making shop owners close their shops and run for safety.
He said: “The soldier came with a car for the electrician to do something with, after a few hours they started an argument in which the soldier brought out a knife to defend himself and stabbed the man to death and ran away.
“His car was also burnt by colleagues of the deceased. But the situation is calm now because few policemen came into the market”
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