A soldier with the Nigerian Army’s operation Hadin Kai in Borno State has killed three civilians on after taking drugs.
According to The Cable, the soldier carried out the shooting under the influence of Psychotropic substances without any provocation.
He opened fire on the residents of Mafa town in Mafa Local Government Area of the state.
A witness stated that three people were killed, while some sustained gunshot wounds.
The witness said: “The lifeless bodies of three persons were laying down flat at Mafa presently while many people sustained gunshot wounds.”
About 13 civilians are said to be currently receiving treatment following the gunshot injuries.
It was learnt that the military authorities have already disarmed and arrested the soldier.