No fewer than 16 military officers have been arrested over alleged acts of indiscipline and breach of service regulations.
A statement by the acting director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the officers were apprehended during a routine military exercise aimed at maintaining order and discipline within the Armed Forces.
According to him, investigations revealed that their grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation, caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues.
“Some of the apprehended officers had been under jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or undergoing trial. Their conduct was deemed incompatible with the standards of military service.
“Upon completion of investigations, indicted officers will face the full military disciplinary process in accordance with established procedures to ensure accountability and preserve professionalism within the Armed Forces,” he said.
The military high command assured the public that the actions are strictly disciplinary in nature and part of routine efforts to maintain order, discipline, and loyalty within the ranks.
“The Armed Forces will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the integrity of the institution or threatens its constitutional role under democratic authority,” he added.
He reaffirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities and will continue to uphold professionalism at all times.
