BREAKING: 2 soldiers who brutalized disabled man in Onitsha ARRESTED by Nigerian Army
Two soldiers who beat up and brutalized a physically challenged man in Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria, drew the ire of many Nigerians.
BREAKING: 2 soldiers who brutalized disabled man in Onitsha arrested by Nigerian Army
However, the injustice did not go unpunished as the Nigerian swiftly responded by arresting the 2 soldiers responsible.
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The director of the Nigerian army public relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman posted on his Facebook page:
SOLDIERS THAT MOLESTED PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSON HAVE BEEN APPREHENDED
The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip in which two soldiers were seen maltreating a physically challenged person for allegedly wearing a camouflage shirt.
We wish to inform the public that the incident took place on Tuesday 7th February 2017, at Onitsha, Anambra State.
In line with our zero tolerance for acts of indiscipline and unprofessional conducts especially in relation to violation of human rights, we wish to further state that the soldiers involved have since been identified and apprehended.
They have also been charged for assault by their Commanding Officer.
Similarly, troops have been warned to desist from such acts that infringe on human rights and cast serious aspersions on the good image of the Nigerian Army.
The public should please regard this ugly incident as an isolated case which is not true reflection of the Nigerian Army.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations
Meanwhile, soldiers in Yobe state are under attack as suspected Boko Haram militants that overran Sasawa town near Damaturu, the Yobe state capital early on Monday, February 6, have burned down the community.
The insurgents attacked the town located 27 kilometers to Damaturu and burned down practically the entire town.
The insurgents also reportedly attacked a military base in the town and drove out the soldiers stationed there.
Watch a video of the unfortunate incident here: