“MILITARY CRACKS DOWN: 16 OFFICERS ARRESTED FOR INDISCIPLINE AND BREACH OF SERVICE REGULATIONS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has taken decisive action against 16 military officers, arresting them for alleged indiscipline and breach of service regulations. According to the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the officers’ grievances stem from repeated failures in promotion examinations and perceived career stagnation
Key Points:
– Reasons for Arrest: The officers’ misconduct was linked to frustrations over career stagnation and repeated failures in promotion examinations.
– Previous Offenses: Some of the arrested officers were already under investigation for various offenses and were either awaiting trial or undergoing court proceedings.
– Military’s Stance: The AFN has emphasized its commitment to maintaining discipline and professionalism within the ranks, warning that behavior undermining the institution’s integrity or threatening its constitutional role will not be tolerated.
– Disciplinary Action: Indicted officers will face a full military disciplinary process upon completion of investigations, in line with established procedures
Investigation and Trial:
The AFN has assured the public that these actions are strictly disciplinary and part of routine efforts to maintain order, discipline, and loyalty within the ranks. The military’s commitment to upholding professionalism and accountability is clear in its swift response to the officers’ misconduct
He stated, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Investigations have revealed that their grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues.
“Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing trial. Their conduct was deemed incompatible with the standards of military service.”
The Defence spokesman noted that those indicted at the end of the investigation would face the military disciplinary process in line with established procedures.
He added, “Upon completion of investigation indicted officers will face the full military disciplinary process in accordance with established procedures to ensure accountability and preserve professionalism within the Armed Forces.
“The Armed Forces wishes to assure the general public that these actions are strictly disciplinary in nature and part of routine efforts to maintain order, discipline, and loyalty within the ranks. ”
Gusau further stressed that the military would not condone any behaviour that undermines its integrity or threatens its constitutional role.
“The Armed Forces will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the integrity of the institution or threatens its constitutional role under democratic authority. The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains fully committed to its constitutional responsibilities and will remain professional at all times, ” Gusau added.
Cases of disciplinary action are not new within the Nigerian military. In recent years, the Armed Forces have sanctioned personnel over mutiny, desertion, and acts deemed prejudicial to service discipline.
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