Army Invades Police Headquarters Over Arrest Of Soldier Who Stabbed Policeman

There was palpable tension at the Osun State Police Command Headquarters on Tuesday following a clash between some soldiers and policemen.

The soldiers were said have invaded the police command to demand the release of one of their colleagues detained for allegedly stabbing a policeman.

The soldier was said to have stabbed the police officer on Saturday night and was consequently arrested and detained by the police.

According to Channels TV, the soldiers stormed the police command with the intention to free their detained colleague when they clashed with the policemen.

The report said the policemen at the command disarmed and arrested the soldiers which resulted in a scene, prompting residents to scamper for safety.

While the three arrested soldiers were said to have been subsequently released, the one accused of stabbing a police officer was kept in detention.