The Nigerian Army (NA) authorities has vowed to investigate the 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.
A statement by the spokesman of the Army, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu says, “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 statement further disclosed that, “It is crucial to point out that contrary to the claims made in the video, the soldier in question has not exhausted the laid down procedure for seeking redress in the NA.
This is aside Human Rights and Gender Desks established in 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 personnel. We therefore encourage all personnel to always utilize the established channels for addressing grievances and concerns as a member of a noble and disciplined force.
We assure 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 investigation”.
Thus, the statement urged members of the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments while reiterating that the Nigerian Army remains dedicated to serving the nation with honor and integrity.
