Soldier Attacked by Transport Union Members in Bauchi

(Soldier attacked. Photo by Zagazola)

A soldier was allegedly @tt@cked by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers at Zwall Guard Location in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Wednesday.

The incident happened around 6:02 pm when troops from Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to reports of the @ssault.

Hezekiah Usoko, the soldier involved, was attempting to stop a commercial driver who was allegedly obstructing traffic by picking up passengers when NURTW members allegedly @tt@cked him.

He sustained minor injuries during the confrontation.

Troops who arrived at the scene arrested the commercial driver and impounded his Zectra vehicle, registration number KTS 462-KTN.

The incident is now under investigation as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the @ssault.