The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into the death of Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate student of Niger Delta University who was said to have been allegedly killed by his soldier lover, James Matol.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said a manhunt has also been launched for the suspect who is at large.
Nwachukwu said there was no place for such barbaric act in the army, adding that the Nigerian army had commiserated with the family of the deceased.
“ The NA has been notified of a media publication, alleging that a jealous soldier killed his lover, one Miss Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate student, at the Niger Delta University, Ammasoma. In the report, it was alleged that the student was shot in her apartment by the suspect who is now at large.
“ While the NA commiserates with the family of the deceased, it is crucial to unambiguously state that there is no place for such barbaric act in the NA. As an institution that is accountable to the people, the NA would ensure justice is served.
“ The NA has taken the allegation seriously and joint investigation has commenced, while effort to profile and ascertain the true identity of the suspect is ongoing.
“The NA being a professional and disciplined organization will continue to uphold and respect the Fundamental Human Rights of citizens as enshrined in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Members of the public are rest assured that details of the investigation will be made public.
“The NA also wishes to reaffirm that as a force with zero tolerance for any form of criminality, such allegations will not only be investigated, but the culprit will be made to face the full wrath of the law.”
