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Viral Video: Army Apologise, Says Officer’s Action a monumental embarrassment
Viral Video: Army Apologise, Says Officer’s Action a monumental embarrassment
Following what a commissioned female Army Officer, Lt. Chika Viola Anele did to a female corp member, Ezeinuaku Ifeyinwa Fidelia serving at the 13th Brigade headquarters in Calabar, the Nigerian Army (NA) said it has taken cognizance of the video clip currently making the rounds on the social media and necessary action has been taken to put an end to such dehumanizing act.
A statement from the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Thursday said Officer dehumanizing corps members in the video is highly unprofessional and unacceptable.
The statement which was made available to newsmen condemns such acts. “This act is not only condemnable, but unprofessional and against established precepts of discipline in the NA.
“The NA has undoubtedly remained the pride of the nation, a symbol of national unity that has consistently been in the vanguard of respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry. It is against this premise that the NA condemns this unimaginable level of infraction by a personnel in its ranks.
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“The NA therefore, condemns in strong terms, this act of gross misconduct. Undoubtedly, the officer’s actions have caused the NA monumental embarrassment and is highly regrettable. This unfortunate act of indiscipline does not in any way represent the NA and will not be condoned in its entirety.
“For the record, the ugly incident happened in 13 Brigade, Calabar. The Brigade Commander immediately instituted an investigation and the officer involved has been identified and sanctioned on the interim and would be made to undergo regimental orders (trial) in line with the extant provisions of the Armed Forces Act.
“The submission that the Brigade attempted covering up was therefore misleading, as the NA remains a professional force that has zero tolerance for indiscipline amongst its personnel.
“The NA wishes to reiterate and assure the general public that such infractions would not be tolerated by its personnel.
“The NA also reassures that the rights of the citizenry are sacrosanct and must be respected by all personnel of the NA, as any form of infraction will be severely dealt with.
“Therefore, the general public is enjoined to continue to report such infractions, as Human Rights Desks in all formations of the NA are emplaced to deal decisively with such erring personnel.
“The NA further wishes to tender an unreserved apology to the victim, her family members, friends, National Youth Service Corps and to Nigerians in general for the unwholesome treatment meted out to the Corps member.” The statement said
Viral Video: Army Apologise, Says Officer’s Action a monumental embarrassment