Nigerian Army to court-martial officers, soldiers over recent Borno attacks
Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:26:am National
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Following the recent deadly attacks on Dalori and other Borno communities by the Boko Haram terrorist group, the Nigerian Army has already initiated an investigation to unravel the lapses that led to the attacks.
While expressing concern over the attacks, the Army, however, vowed that any of its officers found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act.
This is contained in a statement yesterday by the Army Spokesman, Col Sani Usman.
"The recent unfortunate attacks by Boko Haram terrorists on communities close to Maiduguri, despite our successes calls for concern.
"To this end, the Nigerian Army has already commenced investigation into the attacks. All those found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act.
"A standing Special Court Martial in the North East has already been established by the Nigerian Army. All cases of indiscipline and related acts of misconduct including human rights abuse in the operations will be tried by this Special Court Martial."
The army further reiterated that: "In recent days, there were speculations in the media, especially the online media, to the effect that Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been taken over by the Defence Headquarters and that soldiers are not happy about it. This is quite unfortunate and figment of imaginations of the respective media which was aimed at distracting the military, create rancour and disaffection among the components fighting Boko Haram terrorists.
"Consequently, it is important to reiterate that since inception of the operation, there has always been a hierarchy of command and control as indeed in all military operations.
"The Armed Forces Act (AFA), Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), 2004 in Section 7, clearly states the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and his powers.
"He therefore exercises his powers in accordance with the appropriate statue books. He superintends over all the Services; Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Air Force.
While expressing concern over the attacks, the Army, however, vowed that any of its officers found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act.
This is contained in a statement yesterday by the Army Spokesman, Col Sani Usman.
"The recent unfortunate attacks by Boko Haram terrorists on communities close to Maiduguri, despite our successes calls for concern.
"To this end, the Nigerian Army has already commenced investigation into the attacks. All those found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act.
"A standing Special Court Martial in the North East has already been established by the Nigerian Army. All cases of indiscipline and related acts of misconduct including human rights abuse in the operations will be tried by this Special Court Martial."
The army further reiterated that: "In recent days, there were speculations in the media, especially the online media, to the effect that Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been taken over by the Defence Headquarters and that soldiers are not happy about it. This is quite unfortunate and figment of imaginations of the respective media which was aimed at distracting the military, create rancour and disaffection among the components fighting Boko Haram terrorists.
"Consequently, it is important to reiterate that since inception of the operation, there has always been a hierarchy of command and control as indeed in all military operations.
"The Armed Forces Act (AFA), Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), 2004 in Section 7, clearly states the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and his powers.
"He therefore exercises his powers in accordance with the appropriate statue books. He superintends over all the Services; Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Air Force.
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