Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
In order to ensure sanity and orderliness in the military, the Defence Headquarters(DHQ), has said 16 of its officers arrested over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations would face a General Court Martial(GCM),
Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who made this known, said Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing trial.
Gusau, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the their conduct was deemed incompatible with the standards of military service.
He also said investigations have revealed that their grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues.
According to the statement made available to Journalists “The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations.
“Investigations have revealed that their grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues.
“Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing trial. Their conduct was deemed incompatible with the standards of military service.
“Upon completion of investigation indicted officers will face the full military disciplinary process in accordance with established procedures to ensure accountability and preserve professionalism within the Armed Forces.
“The Armed Forces wishes to assure the general public that these actions are strictly disciplinary in nature and part of routine efforts to maintain order, discipline, and loyalty within the ranks.
“The Armed Forces will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the integrity of the institution or threatens its constitutional role under democratic authority.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains fully committed to its constitutional responsibilities and will remain professional at all times”.