Newly recruited Nigerian soldier stabs police officer to death after a dispute, flees the scene.

A newly recruited Nigerian soldier, Dauda Dedan, allegedly stabbed police constable Aaron John to death in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo, Taraba State, after a dispute. The incident occurred on August 4, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. Constable John was responding to a local disturbance when he was fatally stabbed. Dedan has fled the scene, and both the Nigerian Army and police are cooperating to apprehend him and ensure justice is served.