The deadly clash between Nigerian Army operatives and police officials in Adamawa State has been called as regretful by the state’s governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.
On Wednesday, several soldiers stormed the state’s police command headquarters in Yola North Local Government Area. The incident resulted in the death of a police inspector, Jacob Daniel, sending neighbours into a frenzy.
While reacting to the development, Fintiri in a Thursday statement said an “emergency security meeting” was called over the clash, saying the resolution from the meeting was for the “commitment to justice and collaboration for the peace of Adamawa and Nigeria”.
“Addressed an emergency security meeting in Yola following the regrettable clash between Nigerian Army and Police,” the post on his X handle read.
“The conflict near Target Junction has been resolved, with a commitment to justice and collaboration for the peace of Adamawa and Nigeria.
“My condolences for the loss of one officer from both sides. We urge restraint to prevent a recurrence.”
Addressed an emergency security meeting in Yola following the regrettable clash between @HQNigerianArmy and @PoliceNG. The conflict near Target Junction has been resolved, with a commitment to justice and collaboration for the peace of Adamawa and Nigeria. My condolences for the… pic.twitter.com/U50dB5s0j3
— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (@GovernorAUF) November 23, 2023