The Police Command in Taraba has confirmed the killing of two personnel by soldiers on Monday in Jalingo.
The command’s spokesman, Abdullahi Usman, told journalists that two others were injured and are currently undergoing treatment.
Usman said an investigation would be conducted to determine the true nature of the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Suleiman and the Commander of the 6th Brigade, Brig. General Frank Etim have met, discussed and agreed that a commission of inquiry be formed to investigate the real cause of this incident,” he said.
According to him, the incident happened at a military check post near the INEC headquarters in Jalingo and the police command at about 8.30am.
“The soldiers shot two police personnel and left with the gun.
“Some proceeded to the command headquarters with guns and sporadically shot in the air, and one police officer who was going off duty was shot and killed instantly.
“Others who were reporting for duty and did not know what was happening were also shot when they identified themselves as policemen,” Usman said.
“As we speak, we are getting reports that our men who are guarding the election results or on various duties are being stopped at military checkpoints and being harassed,” he said.