13-year-old boy allegedly shot dead in Akwa Ibom by soldier he challenged for making sexual advances at his 15-year-old sister

A photo of the 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, who was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom state has been shared online.

Late Timothy was shot dead after allegedly confronting the soldier for making sexual advances toward his 15-year-old sister, Miracle Daniel.

According to reports, late Daniel and his sister were returning home from church at about 12.05am on January 1 when they ran into the military personnel who made passes at the minor and even touched her inappropriately. The residents of the community say the minor and the deceased began cursing the officer for his inappropriate actions, This reportedly infuriated the officer who immediately corked his gun and allegedly shot the deceased on his head, leaving him dead in the pool of his blood.

The Army Public Relations Officer, 2 Brigade, Mbiokporo, who confirmed the incident said the case is being handled by the military police and is already under investigation.

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