The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday arraigned in court a former Army officer that reportedly killed a motorcyclist in Obingwa, Abia State.

The now dismissed former Corporal Johnson Ajayi is being arraigned for murder.

Ajayi had, on August 7, shot and killed one Chimaobi Nwaorgu, an Okada rider in Umuokereke Ngwa in Obingwa local government area over N100 bribe.

He was later dismissed by the Army after an orderly room trial and was subsequently handed over to the Police in Abia for prosecution.

During the arraignment, the Police prosecutor, Adeyemi Olukoya, said the soldier was charged for a sole offence of murder.

The Charge Sheet Number U/587c, Commissioner of Police Vs Ajayi Johnson (29 years) reads: “That you, Johnson Ajayi, ‘M’ on the 7th day of August, 2019 at Umuokereke Ngwa village Obingwa in the Obingwa Magisterial District, unlawfully killed one Chimaobi Jeremiah Nwaorgu ‘m’ by shooting him with AK47 Rifle/Firearm and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 319(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 80, Vol. 3, Laws of Abia State of Nigeria 2005.

Asked for his defence counsel, the suspect, who is from Kogi State, said he was not allowed access to a defence counsel.

In his ruling, the Presiding Magistrate, Linda Ugboaja, refereed the case to the office of the state Director of Public Prosecution for onward transmission to the High Court and remanded the accused in the state prison, while adjourning the matter to the 16th of September, 2019.

Addressing the Press after the adjournment, wife of the victim, Chiamaka Chimaobi, cried out that that since then, life has not been easy for her and her two children.

Chiamaka, who is unemployed, pleaded with government at all levels to come to her assistance by giving her a job.

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She also appealed to the government to ensure that she gets justice in the case.

Chiamaka’s Counsel, Adiele Chibuzor, leading Bar. Ugo Amaraizu, said the adjournment was to enable the Ministry of Justice do the necessary things.

Also speaking, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, noted that the adjournment was necessary to enable the transfer of the case to the high court.

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Lalasticlala

Look at that young child would have to grow up without the love, care, protection, and adventure derived from a father.. He doesn't even know how bad this stupid ex soldier has rendered his life.. May God give him a good support Amen!

Be like the pikin even know wetin dey sup. See as e tight face. I hope the government compensates them o! I pray they get through this as early as possible.

This kind thing dey pain..imagine growing upp without a father for this kind hard times

icenti:
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Really?

The happy trigger soldier is like a common criminal now.

See as the wife and the son is loking at the man who put their breadwinner to RIP

Boy don't wary we are fighting your case here, to get justice for you.

Chailll

And he wore a shirt with the caption 'I feel love'.

I wonder if he felt love as he ruthlessly pulled the trigger.

I wonder...

I feel bad whenever I read this story

That man should be imprisoned for life.

See fine woman and pikin that he just rendered Helpless....

Okada man wey dey hustle to feed his family.....

Chaii.. See cute wife and pikin... He just kill the man because of ordinary #100

May his soul Rest in peace... Amen

Once those people hold a gun they don't think straight. Even if you are addressing them politely and you mistakenly raise your voice a little, they'll see it as an act disrespect.

Due to Police and Solders abysmal behavior, it makes Nigerians to fear and respect them more than they fear God or their parents.

Just take a look at the guy's face. I'm sure he's regretting his action. And he's folly action would not only affect the deceased family but also his family. Cos I'm sure he's married with kids.

OP take your time!

Am Army Corporal is not an Army Officer, they are call ‘other rank’ up until Staff Sergeant....ie three stripes & a bird.

Some people are not supposed to be a soldier.
Simply because they don't value the life of those they are protecting as a soldier.

What are soldiers doing carrying guns and wearing uniforms outside of combat zones or special operations? Any soldier found running around in uniform and arms without being on assignment should be arrested by police.

Very SAD

Nigerian bloggers and unprofessionalism ...where the pic of their meeting ?

baby124:
What are soldiers doing carrying guns and wearing uniforms outside of combat zones or special operations? Any soldier found running around in uniform and arms without being on assignment should be arrested by police.

This is Nigeria. Everywhere na combat zone

I feel like crying...

Really sad indeed.

I hate court judgement sometimes, they should finish him right now

The deceased man baby's face says it all...I'll imagine his thoughts be like " so na dis soja kee ma papa, make dem givam death sentence make ma daddy beat am well well for yonder"

In the mean time which kinda love is he feeling after what he did
.the judge should never had allowed him access to her court room with that deceptive T-shirt.

I'm glad justice is served but it would have been good if he was sentence to death by hanging that might not resurrect the dead but at least his wife and family won't feel cheated


Nigerians needs to stop arguing with any man carrying guns in Nigeria robber, Nigeria securities.


may his soul found peace and may God bless this widow, too bad to be a widow at this early age

He that kills by the sword should die by the sword.

If you are sane and willfully commit murder then there's no argument, you must be murdered too.

An eye for an eye no mercy from me to any idiot of this class.

Hope she get some compensation

Hmm. If it's me I will slaughter him immediately

SultanOfAbia:
For Her Own Sake.. She Needs to FORGIVE this Soldier and Let Go..
Jesus said we should forgive our enemies
Nothing can bring back her husband. The past is gone.
Holding anger and revenge will destroy her more.
So She should let it go or else it will eat her up both physically and mentally..

let justice be done... we should respect the law

b0rn2fuck:
I hate court judgement sometimes, they should finish him right now

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Me too I love jungle things, but for this matter, I want fair play.
I think the man should remained in prison for life, while the salary should be paid to the boys account, for the upkeep of the boy.