The Nigerian Army has dismissed the two soldiers attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State, for their involvement in the murder of renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami.
Acting Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Abdullahi Osabo, said the suspects were found guilty on two-count charge; namely: failure to perform military duties and conduct to prejudice of Service discipline.
The suspects had their ranks reduced from Lance Corporal to Private before their complete dismissal.
Earlier, the Yobe State Police Command had apprehended Lance Corporal John Gabriel with service number N/A13/69/1522 and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon N/A13/70/6552, both attached to 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru, Yobe State after they allegedly killed renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami in cold blood.