It was learnt that the incident happened on Sunday at about 7pm, near the Plantation City Estate, close to Otokutu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State.
The victim said to be in his early thirties, was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The deceased’s younger brother, identified as Toshi, who was with him during the incident, said they were driving into an estate after Plantation City when security personnel stopped them at the gate for routine checks.
“My brother was trying to call his friend in the estate to confirm his visit when the soldier accused him of trying to force his way inside.
He said that despite the deceased’s explanation that he was only calling his friend to come and identify him, the soldier started assaulting him.
Toshi said efforts by other visitors to calm the situation failed, as the soldier continued the assault before allegedly stabbing him several times.
“The soldier stabbed him in the hand and the rib. It was a very deep cut. We rushed him to the hospital, but he was confirmed dead,” he said.
He, however, appealed to the relevant authorities to ensure his brother’s killer is brought to justice.
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, saying: “We received the complaint, that’s all I can say for now.”
