Soldier ‘stabs 27-year-old trader to death’ in Ondo

A yet-to-be identified soldier has allegedly stabbed a trader identified as Ezeani Ebuka to death at the popular Arakale market in Akure, Ondo state.

A source in the market said the incident happened after the soldier mobilised his colleagues to forcefully get refund of money he paid to the trader for a service.

“I think the soldier and the trader had an argument over service rendered by the trader. I think the solder was not satisfied with the service and he asked for a refund,” the source said.

“That was when the trouble started. Later, the solder mobilised his colleagues and the arguments continued. It was there the trader was stabbed by one of the soldiers, after which they left the scene.”

When contacted, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, spokesperson of the Ondo police command, confirmed the incident.

“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,” she said.