BREAKING: Army Dismisses 2 Soldiers Over Murder Of Popular Cleric [PHOTOS]

Army has dismissed Lance Corporal John Gabriel and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon over the killing of Sheikh Aisami.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State, after finding them guilty on two-count charge.

The suspects had their ranks reduced from lance corporal to private before their complete dismissal on Saturday.

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According to the Acting Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Lt. Col. Ibrahim Abdullahi Osabo, the suspects were found guilty on two-count charge; namely: failure to perform military duties; and conduct to prejudice of service discipline.

Recall that police in Yobe State apprehended Lance Corporal John Gabriel with service number N/A13/69/1522 and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon N/A13/70/6552, both attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State after allegedly killing a renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami in cold blood.

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