The Nigerian Army has announced an investigation into the incident that led to the death of a police officer in Lagos.
Soldiers from the Ojo Cantonment Barracks, led by an unidentified colleague who was stopped for driving against traffic near Volks Bus Stop along Ojo Iyana Iba Road, allegedly stabbed a policeman, Saka Ganiyu, to death.
In a statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, the Army expressed regret over the incident, stating, “81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) regrets to inform the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on 9 October 2024 involving a soldier and a policeman following an altercation related to an alleged traffic rule violation.”
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“The soldier suspected to have committed the offence has since been apprehended and handed over to the Military Police for investigation and further disciplinary procedures.
“The incident is highly regrettable, given the Division’s commitment to the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement. The Nigerian Army has continuously sensitized its personnel not to engage in activities that would tarnish its image and bridge the trust with other security agencies as well as the civil populace.
“The General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA commiserates with the family of the deceased and the Nigeria Police on this unfortunate incident.
“The Division reassures the general public that a thorough investigation will be conducted, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken to ensure that justice is served.
“We will continue to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure security of lives and property in line with the constitutional mandate of the Nigerian Army.”
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The Nigerian Army has announced that Brig.-Gen. M.A. Sadiq, the former Commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano, is currently under military investigation for administrative discrepancies during his tenure.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Nwachukwu explained that Brig.-Gen. Sadiq was relieved of his duties to facilitate a thorough investigation.
He emphasized that the Nigerian Army, as a self-regulatory institution, is built on discipline, justice, and accountability.
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He further stated that the army maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward indiscipline and will not tolerate any form of misconduct that could compromise its values and principles.
“The Nigerian Army assures both our internal and external publics that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate administrative action will be taken.
“Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency remains unwavering.
“We guarantee that the process will be fair, impartial, and in line with our established procedures,” he said.