NIGERIAN ARMY JAILS ERRANT PERSONNEL FOR MOLESTING A CIVILIAN
1. In accordance with the Nigerian Army’s policy of zero tolerance
to unprofessional conduct as well as its uncompromising stance on
discipline and commitment to the rule of law, 6 Division Nigerian Army
has charged, tried and found Private Suleiman Olamilekan of 6 Division
Garrison, Port Harcourt guilty of the maltreatment of Miss Ebere Ohakwe.
He was accordingly sentenced to 28 days Imprisonment with Hard
Labour (IHL) and the forfeiture of his salary for same number of days to
the Federal Government of Nigeria.
2. It would be recalled that there was a report in the social media
that the soldier maltreated one Miss Ebere Ohakwe at Omagwa Checkpoint
along Port Harcourt - Onitsha Road on 30th January 2017.
This prompted the decision of the authorities of the Headquarters 6
Division to thoroughly investigate the matter with the view to serving
justice adequately as required by the laws of the Nigerian Army.
Consequently, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army,
Major General Enobong Okon Udoh ordered the immediate arrest of the
soldier and his Guard Commander for investigation and disciplinary
action. He also invited the victim to his office and assured her that
the matter would not be treated lightly.
3. We wish to assure the general public that proactive measures
have been put in place to forestall a reoccurrence of such misconduct in
the future. We will equally welcome prompt and accurate reports of any
such misconduct within Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States to
appropriate superior authority via the following numbers: 09072509436,
09072509437 and 09072509438.
4. We also wish to reassure the general public of our commitment to
their safety and security as required by the laws of our great nation
while soliciting the support and cooperation of all towards eradicating
all forms of criminality within our society.
5. You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation.
AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
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