Nigerian Army Investigates Female Soldier’s Claim of Maltreatment

The Nigerian Army (NA) says it will conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations of a female soldier in mufti who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers.

This is in a reaction to audiovisuals making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of the said female soldier who was in mufti.

In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army said that as a disciplined force, it will conduct thorough investigation into the matter.

The statement further said 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 Nigerian Army.

This is aside Human Rights and Gender Desks established in the Army Headquarters and across Nigerian Army formations, where complaints about human rights and gender issues are also entertained.

The NA said it 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.

It therefore encouraged all personnel to always utilize the established channels for addressing grievances and concerns as a member of a noble and disciplined force.

The Army further assures the general public that as an institution, it 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.

The Army urges the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments.

“The NA remains dedicated to serving our nation with honor and integrity.”