Nigerian Army Condemns Maltreatment Of Civilians At 2Season Hotel, Vows To Bring Perpetrators To Book

The Nigerian army has condemned the maltreatment of some civilians by men in military camouflage in a viral video on social media.

The army said the action of the men is “provocative and unacceptable.”

According to a statement issued by army Spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the “condemnable” incident was said to have taken place at 2Season Hotel and Resorts, Kaduna.

General Nwachukwu said the incident is an aberration of the values and ethics of professionalism, courage, selflessness and service to humanity which the Nigerian Army represents.

The force said it has zero tolerance for any act inimical to the rights and wellbeing of the citizenry.

“As a disciplined and regimented force committed to the supremacy of the constitution, defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation as well as aid to civil authorities,  the NA has zero tolerance for any act inimical to the rights and wellbeing of the citizenry,” it said.

“Consequently, authorities of the NA have directed immediate investigation into the audio-visual footage to ascertain its veracity, with a view to identifying the culprits.

“Outcome of the investigation and sanctions against the persons clad in military camouflage, who perpetrated the dastardly acts, if found to be NA personnel, would be treated in accordance with extant provisions of the Armed Forces Acts.”

The statement appreciated the general public for their continued support and urged all law abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarter.

It further asked citizens to report any untoward conduct by troops to Nigerian Army Human Rights Desks at the Headquarters Nigerian Army or at the Divisions Headquarters.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal court sitting in Abuja have been surrounded by no fewer than 50 police officers.

This is as as all pre-hearing sessions are commencing today, Monday ahead of full hearing on respective applications challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.