A fuel attendant has allegedly been shot dead by a soldier duing a scuffle in Minna, the Niger State capital.
The incident happened at Shafa filling station located near Obasanjo Complex on Monday, June 20.
According to a Facebook user, Mohammed Usman, the soldier shot the attendant after the deceased allegedly threatened him with a cutlass.
“It was reported that the soldier had a spat with the fuel attendant which escalated to a fight with the Fuel Station Manager, that resulted in them exchanging slaps,” Usman narrated.
“Angered by the soldier’s behavior, the young fuel attendant slapped him and threatened him with his cutlass. The soldier pulled out his gun and shot the fuel attendant, who was rushed to the hospital. Subsequently, were were informed that the Fuel Station had been closed down.” he added.
