Soldier Arrested For Assaulting Traffic Wardens In Ibadan | WATCH VIDEO
Faith Ukanwa
Jan 11, 2022
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested a soldier for assaulting two traffic wardens in Ibadan, Oyo state.
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A video which went viral on social media showed about 3 soldiers on uniform, physically assaulting two wardens on duty on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Adeoye road.
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Reacting to the video which sparked reactions, the Nigerian Army said it has arrested one soldier while investigation is still on to arrest his accomplices.
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A statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said they are working with the Oyo state police command to apprehend other culprits.
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ONE SOLDIER ARRESTED AS INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING TO IDENTIFY AND ARREST ALL CULPRITS IN THE UNFORTUNATE ASSAULT ON TRAFFIC WARDENS IN IBADAN
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Following the viral video of an assault on two traffic wardens by men on military uniform suspected to be soldiers, the Headquarters Nigerian Army ordered immediate investigation to identify and arrest the culprits. Preliminary investigation has shown that the unfortunate incident took place on Friday, 7 January, 2022 at Adeoye Road by Ring Road, Ibadan.
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The investigation is also already yielding results as one of assailants, a Lance Corporal of the Nigerian Army has been taken into custody. Efforts are being made in collaboration with the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force to identify, locate and arrest the remaining culprits.
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Even as investigation is still ongoing, the Nigerian Army wishes to dissociate itself from the very reprehensible conduct of the individuals seen in that video. The vicious attack on fellow security personnel or any unarmed citizens in the manner seen in the video is not consistent with the ethos and professionalism of the Nigerian Army and therefore stands condemned in very strong terms.
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At the end of investigation, anyone found culpable in the sordid incident will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions of the Nigerian Army.
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— Faith Ukanwa