The Nigerian Army has assured that it will conduct a thorough investigation into sexual allegation against two of its top officers by a female soldier who in a circulated video claimed that the said officers are making life unbearable for her.
Penpushing reports that the female soldier in a mufti in the video which had gone viral specifically mentioned names of the alleged officers, adding that part of her plights with them was trampling on her human rights because she refused sexual advances, stressing that she has evidences to back up her claim
The Director Army Public Relations Major General Onyema Nwachukwu while reacting to the allegations in a statement said 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 Nigerian Army.
‘The Nigerian Army (NA) has been inundated with 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. 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’, Nwachukwu wrote.
‘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 statement added.
‘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’.
Penpushing further reports that the Director Army Public Relations in the statement emphasized and urged the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments, stressing that Nigerian Army remains dedicated to serving the nation with honor and integrity.
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