The Army General Court Martial in Borno has sentenced a soldier to death for killing a suspected Boko Haram terrorist.

Lance Corporal Hillary Joel was said to have carried out the murder during a cordon and search operation by the army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

He reportedly set the suspect ablaze, leading his death.

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Others who faced the court martial with him were handed different sanctions, including jail terms and demotions.