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  • Soldier under investigation over alleged brutality of kid

    The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos, on Monday said it had begun investigation of a female soldier accused of brutalising her niece for not washing plates.

    Spokesperson of the division, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, said in a statement in Lagos that the investigation followed reports in the social media on the alleged incident on Aug. 19.

    “The attention of the division has been drawn to social media reports published on Sunday, Aug. 19, where a female soldier was accused of brutalising her little niece for allegedly not washing plates.

    “The incident was cruel and smacks of lack of respect for human dignity the Nigerian Army totally frowns at as it is unfortunate.

    “Nevertheless, investigation into the matter has been launched by the Nigerian Army Human Rights Desk of 81 Division.

    “This is also in conjunction with the National Human Right Commission, South West Zone to ascertain the level of culpability or otherwise of the accused personnel for appropriate sanctions,” Daudu said.

    He said the General Officer Commanding, 81 Div., Maj.-Gen. Musa Yusuf, had reassured the general public of its uncompromising professional disposition to all forms of illegitimate acts.

  • Army detains six soldiers over alleged brutality of woman

    The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had set up a Board of Inquiry (BOI), and  detained six soldiers over the brutality of a woman in Lagos state.

    The incident on 12 March, according to the Division’s spokesperson, , Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, happened in Odoguyan, Ikorodu area of Lagos.

    It involved soldiers of 174 Battalion  and the woman attacked has been identified in various reports as Ruth Orji.

    According to reports, the Joint Legal Action Aids, which is representing her has already sued the military authorities and asking for N250million in damages.

    In its reaction to the incident, the military authorities failed to disclose the names of the victim and her attackers.

    Here is the statement by 81 Division:

    “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division, Nigerian Army, has been drawn to the social media and Newspaper online reports on alleged brutalisation of a female by soldiers”.

    “The incident occurred in Odoguyan, Ikorodu area of Lagos state involving soldiers of 174 Battalion on Sunday, March 12.

    “The alleged incident is highly regrettable, even as the division under the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for inhuman treatment.

    “Discipline remains the bedrock of the Nigerian Military Profession.

    “It is quite disheartening when such incidences occur even though such incidences will not be treated with any laxity.

    “Consequently, a Board of Inquiry has been constituted by the Commander 9 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Elias Attu.

    “This is to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident, determine the level of the soldiers’ involvement, submit its findings and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures which will be communicated.

    “The brutalised lady, name with held, has been taken to hospital where she is responding to treatment.

    “The six soldiers, also names withheld, are being detained in regards to the incident.

    “The Division remains committed to its tasks as part of the constitutional mandate of the Nigerian Army.
    “The Division continues to enjoin all to be law abiding and count on their support and cooperation,” said Lt. Col. Daudu

  • No soldier was kidnapped in Lagos – Army

    The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said a soldier widely reported to have been kidnapped in Lagos only got missing in action.

    The Spokesman of the 81 Division, Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, made the clarification in a statement in Lagos.

    Daudu said: “The officer got missing in action when troops came under heavy ambush during routine patrol of Lagos creeks.

    “I will like to state that no officer was kidnapped.

    “However, while on routine patrol of the creeks around Abule-Ado, Festac Town area in Lagos, troops came under heavy gunfire in an ambush.

    “They were able to fight their way out of the ambush during which the said officer got missing-in-action (MIA).

    “Efforts are ongoing in search of the missing personnel.

    “Troops remain resilient and focused in search of their MIA colleague.’’

    He urged members of the public to provide the army with useful information on the missing officer and assured residents of their continued safety.

     

  • Troops kill notorious militants in Bayelsa

    Two suspected notorious militants have been killed in the creeks of Bayelsa State by the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS).

    They were reportedly shot dead when the troops raided and destroyed their camp at Obama flow station in Nembe local government area of the state.

    A statement issued by the Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Lt. Col. Olaolu Daudu, said troops of Sector 2 carried out the raid following a tip-off by locals.

    Daudu identified one of the suspects as a notorious criminal popularly known as Labista.

    Labista, who was on the wanted list of security agencies, was said to be behind high profile kidnapping, killing of security personnel in ambush, piracy, armed robbery and other criminal activities.

    Daudu said:  “Labista” and his cohort dived into the river in a bid to escape while the raid was ongoing and were engaged by troops. At the end of the operation the bodies of two notorious criminals were found floating on water.

    “They were recovered and deposited at government morgue. Items recovered are two single barrel guns, cutlass and four speed boats.”

    He also quoted the Commander, ODS, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman, as assuring the people of the region of their safety and security.

    Suleiman also encouraged the people not to condone any form of sabotage, vandalism or acts of criminality because of their negative effects on the environment and economy.

  • Army kills 2, repels attack by Niger Delta Avengers

    Army kills 2, repels attack by Niger Delta Avengers

    The Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe says it successfully repelled an attack by Niger Delta Avengers at a gas facility in Delta and killed two pirates in ongoing operations in the region.

    A statement by Lt-Col. Olaolu Daudu, Spokesman of the Joint Force made this known in Bayelsa on Tuesday.

    Daudu said that the operations were carried out between Saturday and Tuesday.

    “Troops deployed at Delta State while on watch at the Nigeria Gas Company Outpost in Batan/Egwa Area of Warri South West Local Government of Delta encountered suspected militants who claimed to be members of Niger Delta Avengers.

    “They came in two 200 Horsepower Speed capacity boats but were subsequently engaged and repelled. Effort is ongoing to apprehend the criminals.

    “Troops also rescued a Passenger boat from sea robbers at Idoro River in Ozobo Community, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

    “While trying to escape, the sea robbers’ boat collided with that of the passenger boat and capsized.

    “Four of the suspected sea robbers were arrested, however, four locally made double barrel guns belonging to the suspects fell into the river.

    “Efforts are ongoing to recover the guns while suspects are in custody for further investigation. They are presently in custody for further investigation,” Daudu stated.

    He also said that troops on patrol at Asugbo Tibigbene and Beneth River Warri South Local Government Area impounded a wooden boat carrying 53 drums of illegally refined substance at Asugbo.

    Also, troops while on clearance operation at Yorkiri, Obotobo, Chamomi Creek Okerenkoko and Open river arrested a Cotonou boat conveying Jerrycans for possible loading of substance.

    The Spokesman said that in another development troops arrested a 21-year-old man Usman Jafar, an indigene of Adamawa State, who had  been parading himself as a serving soldier.

    The suspect allegedly robbed  Atima Aghogho along Ajanuga Road and the following items were also recovered from him, one fake Nigerian Army Identity Card, one First Bank of Nigeria ATM Card and an iphone belonging to one of his victims.

    “Following a tip-off, troops in conjunction with members of Petroleum Task Force conducted a raid at Ifieporo community in Warri South Local Government and discovered an area used or storage of stolen petroleum products

    “Other items discovered are several rubber drums and Jerricans containing substance suspected to be illegal oil bunkering mats.

    “Troops also recovered a black coloured Audi vehicle loaded with several waterproof bags containing substance suspected to be products of illegal bunkering.

    “Following another tip off troops discovered four identified hideouts used for storing substance suspected to be illegally refined Automated Gas Oil around Ohoro junction, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

    “No arrests were made while troops are on the trail of the perpetrators,” Daudu stated.

    Daudu also said that on Tuesday the troops arrested one suspected bugler while on a routine check with N136,000 cash, one Ifinix Note II handset, one venue handset.

    He said the items and the suspect would be handed over to the Nigeria Police.

    “Troops at Batan reported a loud sound suspected to be an explosion.

    “Further findings revealed that a Barge carrying equipment used for the repairs of the Trans Forcados Pipeline at the repair site in Eweregbene community was blown by suspected Niger Delta Avengers militants who retreated after troops repelled the attack.

    “However, 2 un-exploded dynamites were found at the scene on a branch and swamp buggy were successfully detonated by troops.,” Daudu stated.