The Nigeria Army has announced that it has arrested some soldiers in a viral video threatening to rape women in Warri for killing one of their colleagues.
This was contained in a statement made available on the Twitter page of the Nigeria Army.
The statement read:
“Soldiers in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State today 3 April 2020 and further investigation is ongoing.
“The general public should be assured that the investigations will be swift and fair in accordance with applicable military laws. The outcome of the investigations will determine the most appropriate disciplinary measures that can be taken in the circumstances.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it would not tolerate any form of irresponsibility and indiscipline on the part of any of its personnel”.
A man identified as Joseph Pessu was shot dead in Warri on Thursday by a soldier for allegedly flouting Government’s stay at home order in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The soldier responsible for the murder was allegedly killed by a mob.
