ABUJA - Following a video which had gone viral showing two soldiers who were brutalizing a cripple man in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday, February 7, the Nigeria Army has arrested both on 2 count charges.
The soldiers whose names were given as Corporal Bature Samuel and Corporal Abdulazeez Usman of 82 Provost Company, were found guilty of infringement of human rights and have been sentenced to reduction in rank; from Corporal to Private Soldiers and 21 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour.
(IHL) respectively, which includes forfeiture of 21 days pay to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Reports also said the Nigeria Army has reached out to the victim, Chijoke Uraku (a.k.a CJ) to apologize for their unjustifiable assault.
Reports also said the Nigeria Army has reached out to the victim, Chijoke Uraku (a.k.a CJ) to apologize for their unjustifiable assault.
Below is the full statement from the Nigeria Army acquired by NTA
"Sequel to the video clip of two soldiers maltreating a physically challenged man on the streets of Onitsha, Anambra State, last Tuesday, in line with our zero tolerance of infringement of human rights by troops, those involved! Corporal Bature Samuel and Corporal Abdulazeez Usman of 82 Provost Company, have been arrested, summarily tried based on 2 count charges and found guilty.
"Consequently, both have been sentenced to reduction in rank; from Corporal to Private Soldiers and 21 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) respectively, which includes forfeiture of 21 days pay to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
"The Nigerian Army has also reached out to the victim of their unjustifiable assault, Mr. Chijoke Uraku (alias CJ), as widely reported by the media.
"We wish to reiterate our avowed determination to ensure that troops conduct themselves in the most orderly and professional manner at all times. Any act of indiscipline would not be tolerated."
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