By Abdullahi Ahmad Bamalli
The Nigerian Army High Command has launched an immediate investigation into the audio-visual recordings of men in military uniform mistreating civilians at the 2 Seasons Hotel and Resorts Kaduna to establish their authenticity and identify those responsible.
Statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said that pending the outcome of the investigation, those who wore military camouflage and committed malicious acts would be prosecuted under the provisions of the Armed Forces Acts if they were found to be Nigerian Army personnel.
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He said that this unfortunate incident deviated from the values and ethics of professionalism, courage, selflessness and service to humanity the Nigerian Army stood for.
“As a disciplined and regimented force committed to the supremacy of the constitution, defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation as well as aid to civil authorities, the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for any act inimical to the rights and wellbeing of the citizenry.
“Consequently, authorities of the Nigerian Army have directed immediate investigation into the audio-visual footage to ascertain its veracity, with a view to identifying the culprits.
“Outcome of the investigation and sanctions against the persons clad in military camouflage, who perpetrated the dastardly acts, if found to be Nigerian Army personnel, would be treated in accordance with extant provisions of the Armed Forces Acts,” he said.
The statement while appreciating the general public for their continued support, urged all law-abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarter and to report any untoward conduct by troops to Nigerian Army Human Rights Desks at the Headquarters Nigerian Army or at the Divisions Headquarters.
