The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has arrested two of its personnel who were caught in a viral video, torturing a young man, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma,
the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement condemned the action of the soldiers and described it as unfortunate and unprofessional.
According to him, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Maj.Gen. Jamal Abdulssalam, has ordered a proper investigation into the matter, assuring that the officers would be punished accordingly if found culpable.
“The Headquarters, 6 Division, Nigerian Army viewed with utmost dismay the unprofessional conduct of two of its personnel involved in the brutality of a civilian in Rivers state, in a viral video making the rounds in the social media,” the statement read.
“It is instructive to mention that the soldiers involved in that unprofessional conduct have been clearly identified and arrested.
“The Division wishes to unequivocally state that, the Nigerian Army remains a professional force that conducts its activities in adherence to established rules of engagement and respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry. Thus, no form of infraction would be condoned from erring personnel.
“The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has directed that a full scale investigation be conducted immediately.
“He has further reassured that no stone will be left unturned to sanction those involved.
“Well-meaning members of the public are encouraged to continue to provide credible information on such unprofessional conducts, as the Division is poised to be more responsive to the public.
“This is one unfortunate isolated case that would be expeditiously dealt with.”
