THE Nigerian Army (NA) has clarified that Miss Hauwakulu Tabra was killed by one Private Adamu Muhammad, not a repentant Boko Haram member, as being speculated.
While insisting that it does not enlist repentant Boko Haràm members, the Army, however, assured the public of justice in the case of Tabra.
The Army, in a statement by its Director of Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on April 14, made the clarification in response to a publication on April 13 titled, ‘Repented Boko Haram member enlisted into Nigerian Army slits woman’s throat in Enugu Barracks, hides corpse.’
It stated: “Much as it is highly regrettable that a young lady lost her life in the hands of a man with whom she was in an amorous relationship, the incident should not be latched on to insinuate a laughable claim that the dastardly act was committed by a repentant Boko Haram recruited into the Nigerian Army.
“It is pertinent, therefore, to clear the air on the allegation. The NA has at no point in time, either in the past or present, enlisted repentant Boko Haram members to its strength. However, considerations were given to Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), who in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the Northeast, distinguished themselves morally and patriotically.
“Such members of the CJTF must have also shown commitment, dedication and loyalty to the service and the nation.
“The sad incident of the gruesome murder of Miss Hauwakulu Tabra by Private Adamu Muhammad occurred on the night of Thursday, April 11, 2024, and her corpse was discovered within the barracks on Friday, April 12, 2024.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the late Hauwakulu Tabra was actually murdered by the said soldier, who is presently in detention for further investigation to unravel the motive behind his actions.
“The Nigerian Army extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and also emphatically assert that at no time has the NA enlisted repentant Boko Haram members into its fold, as mischievously insinuated.
“The general public should be rest assured that justice will be served, as the NA will not condone any unprofessional conduct or indiscipline within its ranks.”
