Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigerian Army said it has commenced disciplinary proceedings against a soldier involved in the death of a commercial bus driver in Akunu, Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The Headquarters of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, in a statement signed by its Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Njoka Irabor, on Thursday, described the incident as "unfortunate" and vowed to ensure that justice is swiftly served.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, 13 October, when the deceased driver, who was heading to Abuja from Akure, encountered mechanical problems near a military checkpoint in Akunu.

While the driver attempted to fix the vehicle, some agitated passengers report...