₦airaland Forum

Confusion in the zoo. Things getting out of hand day by day.

lifezone247:
Regrettably, one person died and 3 others sustained injuries in the process. but why?

Cause the driver refused to follow protocols. That simple.

johnsonjosbles:
retaliate who? U want more casuaties n police sides? No be civilian stop and searCh oh! Na Soldier we they talk! Good for them,I hate police, they once lock me in cell for 48hrs, bcs me and my gilr friend quarell and she bribe police,since then I always pray for police to die.so if u join police, that's my prayer for you. Die

Please forgive their transgressions... Na pikin dem be,treat them as such

jideadekoya:
I need the police's side of the story. The rivalry btw the police and the army is everlasting. So I don't believe the story. It does not add up. What about rules of engagement. Why would the police not stop. Don't get me wrong the police is not particularly known for obeying the law. I believe we all know what an army check point looks like. It is impossible to run trough it. The case must be investigated.

If you're a frequent highway user then you should know not only speeding through checkpoint constitutes an offence. Refusal to stop, answering calls, moving even when you're not prompted to do so all constitutes offences. The profession of arms often require split seconds decision as life's previously precious. . That said, I don't think there's rules of engagement once the other party's armed. You only shoot at tires probably when you see recalcitrant motorists BUT not when you see gunmen in uniforms, unidentified. If it were you how would you have reacted RIP to the dead,quick recovery to the wounded. God bless Nigerians

The policemen were wrong for not stopping, but can't the soldiers shot at the tyres to stop the vehicle. Many things could have been responsible for the "dangerous driving ", killing shouldn't be the only option for our soldiers .

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.

lol...Sobi barracks?

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.

Na sobi area? I get record there too

kropotkin2:
You must be a criminal

i am a criminal because i hate police? you are silly you police fool you don't have regard for human right.

Princedapace:
My dear...if u eat this story just the way u av read it, that means u are not in this world...u don't know that there are two sides to any story. I laugh at how people chose the military part ..well, I know people don't like policement. Some one said the soldier who shot ran away and u still think it was an error! Well...I know police packages and retaliation na coded and under ground.
As for people saying why they no retaliate...well...I'm sure no be Mopol be those officers...they could be officers on a trip without guns. Not all officers travel wit guns.

Always remember...police get level. I think u dey see the faces of those wet dey follow ur politicians...shoot at them and blame ur self for whatsoever that happens to u. Or shoot at mopol men returning from north east and blame ur villagers

I am a Nigerian; I know there are two sides to a story and I do not hate policemen either cos I tried joining some years ago. Do you think its possible for a soldier to open fire on the vehicle if they stopped? Do you think the soldier would have stayed after he realised he had shot the wrong people? Some things cannot be explained but we must be security conscious at all times.

Too bad, who knows may be they dont have N50 to give officer on duty or they expect him no to be serious as some of them are.., illiterate is too expensive

naijainform:
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

Policemen in mufti are indistinguishable from civilians. Civilians who speed past a checkpoint between 2 'hot' states are indistinguishable from criminals. No wonder they were shot at. Even their fellow policemen would have done the same. The most senior officer in the bus should be questioned. Very unfortunate though.

younglas:
then you must be a criminal for hating the police
then you must be a criminal for hating the police

Haha
See this fool o
How old are you sef
To start with, am sure you've never used a car before
If you had, maybe you would key in to what am saying better having had an encounter with them on the road

How are the police men suppose to know if they are truly an Nigeria army, they might think that they have lay ambush on them, depending on there mission. in the rate in which the boko haram and the militant disguise by putting on the Nigeria army uniform. Fear might be hard to differentiate between who is who. Rest in peace to the departed soul.

johnsonjosbles:
retaliate who? U want more casuaties n police sides? No be civilian stop and searCh oh! Na Soldier we they talk! Good for them,I hate police, they once lock me in cell for 48hrs, bcs me and my gilr friend quarell and she bribe police,since then I always pray for police to die.so if u join police, that's my prayer for you. Die

This got me cracking. Woman power

krak101:
If you're a frequent highway user then you should know not only speeding through checkpoint constitutes an offence. Refusal to stop, answering calls, moving even when you're not prompted to do so all constitutes offences. The profession of arms often require split seconds decision as life's previously precious. . That said, I don't think there's rules of engagement once the other party's armed. You only shoot at tires probably when you see recalcitrant motorists BUT not when you see gunmen in uniforms, unidentified. If it were you how would you have reacted RIP to the dead,quick recovery to the wounded. God bless Nigerians

If I was d army dude. I would have gone for d tires. If the police decides to engage me. Then we can start killing people. U don't kill first and ask questions later. That is why the army said it happened by mistake. In weapon handling there is no such thing as mistake. In my opinion the story is not complete.

Dripy:
I am a Nigerian; I know there are two sides to a story and I do not hate policemen either cos I tried joining some years ago. Do you think its possible for a soldier to open fire on the vehicle if they stopped? Do you think the soldier would have stayed after he realised he had shot the wrong people? Some things cannot be explained but we must be security conscious at all times.

Yes to all ur questions...

Soldiers hate policemen except for mopol! We sabi the packages wella

Immunity1:
i am a criminal because i hate police? you are silly you police fool you don't have regard for human right.

I was right. You are a criminal

jideadekoya:
If I was d army dude. I would have gone for d tires. If the police decides to engage me. Then we can start killing people. U don't kill first and ask questions later. That is why the army said it happened by mistake. In weapon handling there is no such thing as mistake. In my opinion the story is not complete.

Very good my bro but you have just one life. It's foolish shooting at the tires when you see the man's equally armed as yourself. What stops him from engaging you while you're shooting at his tires What guarantee do you have he won't miss you the first time Dead men don't start shooting people I believe . What we fail to understand is that when arms and life's involved, there's little or no time to confirm in such situations. You're an honest man what makes you think the other man is

gebest:
They would have stoped for checking

How do you conclude that they did not stop for checking? Have you heard the police side of the story? I think there is more to it than the Army is saying.

krak101:
Very good my bro but you have just one life. It's foolish shooting at the tires when you see the man's equally armed as yourself. What stops him from engaging you while you're shooting at his tires What guarantee do you have he won't miss you the first time Dead men don't start shooting people I believe . What we fail to understand is that when arms and life's involved, there's little or no time to confirm in such situations. You're an honest man what makes you think the other man is

I totally agree.

jideadekoya:
I totally agree.

Bless you

Truckpusher:
Friendly fire after all - There is nothing we won't see with this Olodo General .

Trucky