Thursday, May 21, 2015

Army court martial 579 soldiers



Acting Director of Army Public Relations Col Sani Usman said on Wednesday that the Nigeria Army has court Martial 579 officers for Various offences,he said the men are standing trial at two locations Abuja and Lagos.
Usman said the two court-martials were sitting at the Army Headquarters Garrison and 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos.


473 soldiers arraign before Army headquarter Garrison, while 106 standing Trial in lagos

The soldiers are facing trial for alleged offences ranging from insubordination to disobedience to lawful orders, acts of cowardice, refusal to carry out military duties, and indiscipline, among others.

“There are currently two separate court-martials going on at the Army Headquarters Garrison and 81 Division, Nigerian Army with a view to ensuring quick dispensation of justice, discipline and professionalism.
“The essence of this trial is to emphasise on discipline, professionalism and order.
“Anybody who runs foul of the law and the authorities determine that the gravity of the offence cannot be tried summarily will go for the court martial,” he said.

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