The Headquarters, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of soldiers involved in a torture scene captured in a viral video on the internet.
The Army authorities said it viewed with utmost dismay the unprofessional conduct of two of its personnel involved in the brutality of the civilian in Rivers State.
The Army further announced that the soldiers involved in the unprofessional conduct have been clearly identified and arrested.
This was contained in a statement signed by Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army:
“The Division wishes to unequivocally state that, the Nigerian Army remains a professional force that conducts its activities in adherence to established rules of engagement and respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry. Thus, no form of infraction would be condoned from erring personnel.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has directed that a full scale investigation be conducted immediately. He has further reassured that no stone will be left unturned to sanction those involved.
Well meaning members of the public are encouraged to continue to provide credible information on such unprofessional conducts, as the Division is poised to be more responsive to the public. This is one unfortunate isolated case that would be expeditiously dealt with”.
