Defence
By Anthony Isibor
THE Nigerian Army, NA, has expressed its readiness to investigate the alleged maltreatment of a female soldier by some senior officers in the force.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday while responding to the allegation made by the female soldier in the video, which is currently trending on the social media.
The Army General pointed out that contrary to the claims made in the video, the soldier in question has not exhausted the laid down procedures for seeking redress in the army.
He therefore urged all personnel to always utilize the established channels for addressing grievances and concerns as members of the noble and disciplined force. He also urged the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments.
According to him, aside the Human Rights and Gender Desks established in the Army Headquarters and across NA formations, where complaints about human rights and gender issues are also entertained, the NA remains a professional force that self regulates and conducts its activities in adherence to established rules and ethics, while upholding the highest standards of discipline amongst the personnel.
He assured the general public that the NA as an institution is committed to upholding the integrity and morals of its personnel and as such appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings of the investigations.
He said: “The Nigerian Army (NA) has been inundated with audiovisuals making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of a female soldier in mufti, who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers. It is instructive to state that considering the gravity of the allegations, NA as a disciplined force will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
“The NA remains dedicated to serving our nation with honour and integrity.”
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-January 13, 2023 @ 18:16 GMT|
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