In a shocking incident at a checkpoint in Yola, the state capital of Adamawa, a female soldier enforcing the curfew imposed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has killed a Major.

The curfew was put in place after hoodlums looted government warehouses, including palliatives intended to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy.

The Lance Corporal identified as NKIRU allegedly engaged in a confrontation with civilians at the Fire Service Round About during the curfew. She insisted that motorists returning home must turn back, even when some of them revealed they were essential workers on duty.

When the Captain attempted to intervene, the female soldier, who had her rifle cocked, accidentally fired, resulting in the tragic death of the Major.

The victim was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yola, where he was pronounced dead. The female soldier was apprehended by fellow soldiers and taken into custody.

Reports suggest that she had a history of allegedly harassing civilians and showing aggression with her weapon at the slightest provocation.