Sixteen (16) officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces had been arrested over allegation of indiscipline and breach of service regulations.
Military authorities explained that investigations revealed that the affected officers were aggrieved as a result of repeated failure in promotion examinations and perceived career stagnation.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information in an official statement noted that the conduct of the officers negates standard military standards.
Gusau said, “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.”
“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. ”
He further stressed that the military would not tolerate 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 said.
