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Wednesday, 20 May 2015

579 soldiers court martialed in Lagos, Abuja

The acting director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman today revealed to journalists in Abuja that 579 soldiers have been court-martialed in special military courts in Lagos and Abuja for offences ranging from insubordination, disobedience, acts of cowardice, refusal to carry out military duties, and indiscipline, amongst others.

According to Sani, the essence of the court martial is to emphasize discipline within the military.
“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.” 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"he said

19 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Eya!

Davido's driver said...

Ooo?

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Oghene bikooo.

Unknown said...

Ok, and I pray justice b b reviewed accordingly.

Unknown said...

Ok.
At least they were not sentence to death.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

And what happens to the officers that cornered funds meant for the welfare of our military men. The officers incharge of their pension and gratuity.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

Hummmmmmm.......hope it doesn't attract capital purnishment sha o?



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7f098c19 said...

noted, next news please. engr Emy

Abraham Ndu said...

So they die or what?

Anonymous said...

We're they given weapons to fight?Tim28

klinsmann said...

Hmmm,d miliary shuld temper justice na plsss dey av family we undersand but pls bend d rules for once.

Unknown said...

The the court martial is to emphasize discipline within the military.
The opposite awaits you when unfair hearing leads to punishments

Manuel Kunmi said...

Hmmmmmmmn it is well

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Disciplinary measures innit?

Unknown said...

I dnt really like this. Before now I dnt really get to hear dis court martial thing this often. Let me ask abeg. What are they doing to this soldiers dat is pissing them off. #its not easy oo.

Anonymous said...

Lazy bunch, that's what you get for not recruiting based on merit and passion for the job.

ary said...

okay o.

Unknown said...

How many go come remain??? Linda take note!

Subomi said...

I see how you have to uphold discipline but should we be messing around with that amount of soldiers now that we have a war on our hands ?

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