Army Investigates Alleged Student Assault

The Nigerian Army has ordered an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving some of its personnel following complaints from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Army Public Relations Officer, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Yahaya Ibrahim, said the Commandant of the Depot noted the allegations with concern.

The commandant stressed that harassment, intimidation or assault of civilians by military personnel would not be tolerated.

“Any conduct that falls short of that mandate is unacceptable. No student or law-abiding citizen should ever feel unsafe or be subjected to harassment, intimidation or assault by those entrusted with the security of lives and property,” the statement said.

According to Ibrahim, the investigation will establish the facts surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

“In line with military regulations and the values of the Nigerian Army, the Commandant has ordered an investigation to ascertain the facts of the incident and bring perpetrators to justice.”

The Army also urged the NANS Southwest Zone D leadership to cooperate with investigators by providing evidence and witness statements to support the inquiry.

“The NANS Southwest coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, is kindly requested to make available all evidence and witness statements to enable a thorough investigation into the incident.”

While distancing the institution from the alleged misconduct, Ibrahim said the actions complained of did not reflect the values, training, or character expected of personnel at the Nigerian Army Depot, Oshogbo.

He assured that any personnel found guilty would face disciplinary action in line with military law.

Ibrahim added that the commandant was also prepared to meet with the NANS leadership “at the earliest convenience” to discuss the matter and agree on the way forward.

RE: APPEAL FOR CALM AND COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE REGARDING ALLEGATIONS BY NANS SOUTHWEST ZONE

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