The Nigerian Army has condemned what it called provocative and unacceptable video footage trending on social media, in which certain persons clad in military camouflage were seen molesting civilians.
A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the actions in the footage was “An aberration of the values and ethics of professionalism, courage, selflessness and service to humanity it represents”.
The Nigerian Army said the condemnable incident was said to have taken place at 2 Season Hotel and Resorts, Kaduna state, North West Nigeria.
“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 NA has zero tolerance for any act inimical to the rights and wellbeing of the citizenry.“
The Director Army Public Relations further said the 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.
The army stated clearly that the 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.
While appreciating the general public for their continued support, the Nigerian Army urges 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 the Nigerian Army Human Rights Desks at the Headquarters Nigerian Army or at the Divisions Headquarters.
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