20 year old student of University of Jos confirmed by Nigerian Army Special Task Force.
Operation Safe Haven regrets the unfortunate demise of a civilian by name Mr Rinji Peter Bala by its personnel.
Governor Simon Lalong directed thorough investigation carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing.
The gruesome killing of Rinji Bala, a 20-year-old 300 level student of University of Jos has been confirmed by Nigerian Army Special Task Force, Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH).
Ibrahim Shittu, Media Officer of OPSH mentioned the unhappy incident occurred when personnel of the duty drive responded to a distress call on activities of cultists and armed robbers at No. 18th Street axis, opposite Hwolshe community on Tuesday May 12.
He described the incident as unlucky and further disclosed that some suspects arrested. Shittu additional revealed that the household of the deceased has been visited by a delegation from OPSH, and investigation is ongoing to make sure that justice is served.
Shittu mentioned; “Operation Safe Haven regrets the unfortunate demise of a civilian by name Mr Rinji Peter Bala by its personnel.”At about 10pm on 12 May 2020, information obtained on the actions of suspected armed robbers and cultists operating round No 18th Street, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.
“The report revealed that the criminals took advantage of the lockdown and curfew to perpetrate crimes. Consequently, Sector 1 patrol troops of OPSH swiftly responded and arrested seven suspects, which instantly moved to the Headquarters Sector 1 for preliminary investigation.
“Thereafter, 5 out of the seven suspects cleared and requested to depart the premises. Sadly as they were leaving the premises, one of the personnel on sentry duty mistook them for escaping suspects, thus opened fire on them, which led to the demise of Mr Rinji Bala.
“Nevertheless, an intensive investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. In the meantime the MOPOL personnel concerned within the incident arrested and detained accordingly.” Operation SAFE HAVEN has condemned the unhappy incident.
Consultant of OPSH has additionally visited the dad and mom of the deceased to commiserate with them. OPSH additionally assures the general public of justice.”
Governor Simon Lalong reacted to the incident, mentioned he has directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man.
He appealed for calm and additionally commiserated with the household of late Rinji Bala.
Lalong tweeted; I’m shocked and saddened by the demise of Mr. Rinji Peter Bala, who was mentioned to have been shot by security personnel along Zaria Street, Jos on 12th May 2020.
I’ve directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man. These discovered culpable will face the law of the land.
I appeal for calm and commiserate with the household of late Rinji Bala. I am going to guarantee we get #JusticeForRinji
