Soldiers reportedly beat police inspector to death in Rivers state- Nigerian soldiers reportedly beat up a police officer for driving against traffic - The incident occurred at the gate of Eleme Petrochemical in Port Harcourt, Rivers state - The fracas began with an argument and escalated when the policeman scolded the soldier PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed Nigerian soldiers have been accused of beating a police inspector to death at Eleme Petrochemical gate, Port Harcourt, Rivers state. According to The Nation, the police officer identified as Hosea Yakubu was reportedly beaten by the soldiers on Sunday, August 16, after he drove against traffic to avoid a gridlock while on duty in a patrol van. It was reported that his action incurred the wrath of the military officers. The brother of the deceased narrating what went down said Yakubu and two other officers were returning from duty and chose to drive against traffic. He said a military man on mufti stopped his brother when they got to the company’s gate and were confronted for driving against the traffic. However, a heated argument ensued between the men which prompted a soldier to slap the police driver. The other soldiers engaged Yakubu in a fight after he scolded them for slapping his colleague. During the fight, one of the soldiers used a thick wood to hit the deceased on the head and he fell to the ground. He was later rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical attention but died at the hospital. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a soldier was beaten up on Saturday, May 9, by a combined team of policemen and officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDC) in Edo state for reportedly refusing to wear a face mask. The incident occurred at the Lagos Street/Oba Market Street junction in downtown Benin. In other news, the Army has announced the commencement of recruitment exercise for short service combatant course and direct short service course. This was announced in a statement on the Facebook page of the Army on Wednesday. August 19. "This is to inform the general public that the web portal for SSC47/2021 and DSSC26/2021 is now online and the registration will commence immediately," the statement read. According to the force, recruitment has started and those interested can apply. They consequently asked interested Nigerians to visit http://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ to apply. In a related development, a police inspector identified as Felix Egbon was shot dead in Edo state on Friday, May 8, by suspected hoodlums after he was attacked. The policemen attached to Auchi division of the Edo state police command was enforcing the curfew imposed by the federal government alongside his colleagues. The police public relations officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirming the incident in Benin, on Saturday, May 8, said a manhunt had been launched to arrest the attackers. He said the late police inspector and some officers were attacked while enforcing the curfew imposed by the federal government to check the spread of COVID-19. IGP decorates newly promoted Commissioners of Police | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Nigerian soldiers reportedly beat up a police officer for driving against traffic - The incident occurred at the gate of Eleme Petrochemical in Port Harcourt, Rivers state - The fracas began with an argument and escalated when the policeman scolded the soldier PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng