Abia Govt vows to ensure justice as driver shot by soldier dies
News Abia Govt vows to ensure justice as driver shot by soldier dies Published on April 13, 2026 By Daniel Chibuike googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Abia State government has expressed sorrow over the death Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor, a truck driver who lost his life following a shooting incident involving a soldier at Uratta Timber Market a few days ago. The government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, on Monday, said it is engaging with the military high command to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into circumstances surrounding the shooting. “We wish to assure the family of the deceased and the general public that justice will not only be pursued but will be seen to be done. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Any officer found culpable will face the full weight of disciplinary and legal consequences. “The government urges residents to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful as efforts are intensified to get to the root of this unfortunate incident,” the government said. It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, the rule of law, and the fundamental rights of every citizen. It was gathered that the driver, Ejiofor, died on Monday in a hospital in Aba where he was receiving treatment for the gun shot injury he sustained. Don't Miss Nigerian Govt to connect domestic startups with international investors – NIMENA You may like Strike: Judiciary workers accuse Abia govt of undermining judicial autonomy 2027: Abia APC denies endorsing governorship candidate ADC elects new executives in Abia, promises to reconcile aggrieved members Abia govt to re-gazzete autonomous communities to tackle communal crises Abia homeland security suspends female staff over alleged involvement in vandalism Police in Abia deny viral claims of Boko Haram arrest
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