20 Officers Standing Trial At Special Court-Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that 20 of its personnel are standing trial before the special court.

 The Army stated this on Friday during the inauguration of Special Court to prosecute army officers fighting insurgency in the North-east.

Speaking during the inauguration in Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said that the court will enable the Armed Forces deal with matters pertaining to discipline, efficiency and morale of the military.

He said, “The safety and well-being of Nigerians depend considerably on the willingness and readiness of a force of men and women to defend against threats to national security.

“To maintain the Armed Forces in a state of readiness, the military must be in a position to enforce internal
discipline effectively and efficiently.

“Breaches of military discipline must be dealt with speedily and frequently punish more severely than would be the case, if a civilian is engaged in such a conduct.

“The military has it’s own Code of Service Discipline; to allow it meet its particular disciplinary needs.

“Emphasis shall be laid on portraying a fine blend of the traditional military regimentation with due adherence to fair hearing requirements of the 1999 constitution,” he said.

Adeniyi lamented indiscriminate cases of negligence and cowardice among soldiers in the ongoing campaign against insurgency in the northeast.

“It is worrisome to observe the increasing cases of negligence, lackadaisical and cowardly attitudes of many of our personnel during Boko Haram terrorists offensive actions across the theater today.

“These unprofessional and disgraceful habits have led to the death of many of our gallant colleagues, and it must not be allowed to continue, if we must retain our national pride.

“We must not forget in a hurry where we are coming from, and we must change the situation. I urged you all to discharge your duties diligently without fear, favour or affection,” he added.

Adeniyi reiterated the commitments of the army to end insurgency, protect lives and property in the country.

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