The Nigerian Army has resolved to investigate the claim by a female officer of alleged maltreatment by senior officers.
Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Saturday said the army has been inundated with an audiovisual making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of a female soldier in mufti, who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers.
He said it was instructive to state that considering the gravity of the allegations, Nigerian Army as a disciplined force would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
Nwachukwu said: “It is crucial to point out that contrary to the claims made in the video, the soldier in question has not exhausted the laid down procedure for seeking redress in the Nigerian Army.
“The Nigerian Army remains a professional force that self-regulates and conducts its activities in adherence to established rules and ethics, while upholding the highest standards of discipline amongst personnel.
“We therefore encourage all personnel to always utilize the established channels for addressing grievances and concerns as a member of a noble and disciplined force.”
Nwachukwu assured the general public that the army as an institution was committed to upholding the integrity and morals of its personnel and as such appropriate actions would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
He urged the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments.