The Defence Headquarters Abuja said Saturday that 16 military officers have been arrested and are being questioned over alleged misconduct and breach of service regulations.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau the Director of Defence Information, DDI, who disclosed this in a statement stated that the arrested officers “conduct was deemed incompatible with the standards of military service.”
Though, the statement didn’t list the alleged specific misconducts but said it relates to issues of indiscipline . It stated that investigations revealed that the arrested officers grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation caused.by repeated failure in promotion examination, among others.
DHQ also said that action was being taken as part of routine efforts to maintain order, discipline, and loyalty within the ranks, it warned that It would not tolerate behaviour that undermines the integrity of the institution or threatens its constitutional role under democratic authority.
Part of the statement read ” the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains fully committed to its constitutional responsibilities and will remain professional at all times.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to inform the public that a routine military exercise has resulted in the arrest of sixteen officers over issues of indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Investigations have 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 the investigation, indicted officers will face the full military disciplinary process in accordance with established procedures to ensure accountability and preserve professionalism within the Armed Forces.
“The Armed Forces wishes to assure the general public that these 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.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to its constitutional responsibilities and will remain professional at all times.”