By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Police Command has requested for the release of a soldier that allegedly stabbed a trader at the popular Oba market in Akure on Saturday.
The trader, a male whose identity could not be ascertained reportedly died on the spot following multiple injuries sustained.
Eye witness account explained that some unknown men in army uniform carried out the act after one of the soldiers mobilized his colleagues to forcefully recollect money he had paid for a service due to an argument.
The fracas led to the stabbing of one of the traders which led to his death.
Speaking with newsmen, one of the traders said the unknown soldier beat the trader and some members of his family mercilessly leading to the death of one of them.
Commercial activities at the Arakale axis of the market was brought to standstill as the aggrieved traders embarked on protest and attempted to retaliate.
Policemen from the A division were drafted to the scene to forestall a breakdown of law and order as the protesting traders mashed and block major road in the area.
The spokesperson of the state police command Funmilayo Odulami confirmed the incident saying that contact has been made with the army barracks along Ondo road in Akure so that the culprit can be released for questioning.
“Yes, the police can confirm the stabbing of a young man by a soldier, the command is in touch with the military authority so that the culprit(s) can be identified and arrested.”
