The Nigerian Army has in a swift response to the calls made by Nigerians particularly the Coalition of United Political Parties(CUPP), arrested the soldiers who threatened to rape women in Warri, Delta state.
The opposition coalition had in press statement by its spokesman Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, called on the military to take action and nip the threat in the bud.
The
statement had partly read: “As disturbing as the video is, and in
recognition that the alleged
threats were made in expression of anger against the alleged
killing of a soldier by a mob in
Warri, the CUPP calls on the Army High Command, the Police Headquarters and indeed the Presidency to
immediately swing into action and
ensure the threatened reprisals are averted.
“This will be a dent on the integrity of the Nigerian
Army if this threats are allowed
to be executed. The Army should take the moral highground in this
instance.”
In a swift reaction the Military tracked down the culprit and rounded them off to the delight of Nigeria, thus calming the brewing tension in the Warri axis of Delta state.
In a Twitter update via their official handle @HQNigerianArmy, the military annouced the arrest of the offending soldiers.
It read thus: “Soldiers in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State today 3 April 2020 and further investigation is ongoing
“The general public should be assured that the investigations will be swift and fair in accordance with applicable military laws. The outcome of the investigations will determine the most appropriate disciplinary measures that can be taken in the circumstances
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it would not tolerate any form of irresponsibility and indiscipline on the part of any of its personnel.”
