The Headquarters of 82 Division Nigerian Army has commenced investigation to ascertain the source and actors in a video clip trending on social media and other platforms purportedly showing troops humiliating some people at a check point in Abia State, southeast Nigeria.
The Division’s Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, in a statement noted that the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement of the Army are quite clear, as such, any officer or soldier that infringed on any of such directive will face full wrath of the military justice system.
According to him, claims of human rights violation would be investigated and when substantiated, appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against the erring personnel.
Colonel Musa further pointed out that, “We would like to inform the public that 82 Division is also aware of the planned misinformation and propaganda arrangement by the secessionists Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They intend to churn out prerecorded video clips aimed at discrediting the Nigerian Army, causing disaffection among the citizens of this country. They will be using bogus, manipulated and photo-shopped photographs as well as video clips.
“The public should be wary of such mischief, scrutinize and report same to the Nigerian Army or any of security agencies.”
The Division however reassured the public of its determination to ensuring the safety of lives and properties, particularly the entire South East geo-political zone as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We do not condone any act of indiscipline in the conduct of our operations and training exercises,” he stated.
