Soldiers deployed to a checkpoint along Bauchi to Jos road on Saturday shot in error, a bus conveying policemen travelling from Taraba to Kaduna.

Headquarters of the 33 Artillery Brigade in Bauchi confirmed the incident on Sunday, describing it as unfortunate.

Maj. Joseph Afolasade, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, said in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi, that the error was a result of the refusal of the driver of the bus to stop at the checkpoint for routine checks of occupants.

“The Headquarters 33 Artillery Brigade wishes to inform the general public that on 28th May 2016, at about 2:14pm, the troops deployed at Panshanu check-point along Bauchi-Jos road, opened fire on a bus.

“The bus drove dangerously through the checkpoint and refused to stop when flagged down on suspicion that it might be conveying terrorists or armed criminal elements, while approaching the check point.

Regrettably, one person died and 3 others sustained injuries in the process.

Preliminary investigation confirmed the identity of the occupants to be policemen who were in mufti coming from Taraba State to Kaduna for an interview.

“The Brigade urges all motorists, irrespective of status, to always obey the stop sign at all the check points to avoid reoccurrence of this unfortunate incident,” it said.

The Brigade urged member of the public to be conscious of the current situation in the country, especially the on-going operation in the North East to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists from their hideouts.

“This is sufficient cause for all to abide by the rules at check points in the interest of all. The cooperation of the entire populace is necessary in the fight against insurgency and criminality,” it advised.

It however said the situation had been brought under control and the road, opened to traffic.

https://www.today.ng/news/national/129234/soldiers-open-fire-policemen-error-bauchi-jos-road

And somebody here is busy disturbing my life to join the Nigerian police, like say if I wear the uniform I go be their ambassador for good attitude

Regrettably, one person died and 3 others sustained injuries in the process. but why?

Hmmmm smh

They would have stoped for checking

gebest:
They would have stoped for checking

ezzatly

You don't speed carelessly in a war prone area na

SamuelAnyawu:
You don't speed carelessly in a war prone area na

the last time I tried it,I actually smelled my anus.i drove with speed at army checkpoint in Ilorin,I even dey blow horn self for other cars to clear so I can have my way.to cut long story short,my brodas and sisters,I cut barrack grass for 3 straight hours.

So the policemen did'nt retaliate in error?

shoot them all police no get sense

Hahahah! A movie is happening o!

Thank God they didn't even say unknown soldiers!!
But hell I hate police men. Often wish them dead

Only if other policemen will learn from this. Policemen always feel they are above the law. I think nemesis caught up with the one that died. He may have killed innocent people with his rifle. Well, what do I know kwanu?


Soldiers in North East don't know espirit de corp.

Someone must have been cursed amoung them if not all of them

One of the best news of today.... Other police men who lack common sense will not make this foolish mistake with aboki for check point.

Seeeeeeee:
So the policemen did'nt retaliate in error?

Fear let them?

Friendly fire

Craze go wori craze people

What?

Reckless behaviour. The policemen should have known better than to stop when flagged down by the soldiers. The level of insecurity in the country now calls for a high level of discipline and carefulness to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.

Even as a civillian, if I am on patrol or security duty and I flag a person or vehicle down and they refuses and I have a gun, I will fire them right away.
Awon werey olopa; now dem don die for nothing.

Welcome to Africa's wild west.

I blame the policemen
However, rest d soul of the deceased oh Lord!

Ajewealth123:
the last time I tried it,I actually smelled my anus.i drove with speed at army checkpoint in Ilorin,I even dey blow horn self for other cars to clear so I can have my way.to cut long story short,my brodas and sisters,I cut barrack grass for 3 straight hours.

Very bad incident, i saw the dead man, gory sight, the road was closed for close to 3hours, the soldier that discharged the bullets went AWOL

trust no one

After killing them, you then noticed is an error

only in Nigeria

They should have stopped for checking.

Why didn't they stop?

Their refusal to stop raised suspicion and action followed.

They brough this on themselves. May the dead RIP tho.

They want to form 007, RIP to the dead.