[VIDEO] Discharged Soldier Ruth Ogunleye Demands Nigerian Army Publish Sxxual Harassment Investigation Outcome
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Sep 25, 2024
[VIDEO] Discharged Soldier Ruth Ogunleye Demands Nigerian Army Publish Sxxual Harassment Investigation Outcome
Private Ruth Ogunleye, a discharged female soldier, has demanded that the Nigerian Army publish its findings on a probe into sexual harassment allegations she made against Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, her superior.
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On Tuesday night, Ogunleye posted a video on TikTok further accusing Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S. Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo of harassing her.
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In the video, she said, "I want to humbly request that the Nigerian Army publish the outcome of the investigation that led to my discharge. On January 9, 2024, I came on social media to complain about how I.B. Abdulkareem, Brigadier General I.B. Solebo, and Colonel G.S. Ogor harassed me.
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"I mentioned how I was raped, how I was injected, put in a casket, how Abdulkareem pointed a gun at me, handcuffed me and kept me inside his office for days. I also want to beg the Nigerian Army to post the outcome of the investigation on all social media platforms to tell the world what led to my discharge."
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Ogunleye's Tiktok post on Tuesday
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Earlier on Tuesday, Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, said the army had concluded its investigation and cleared Abdulkareem of any wrongdoing.
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"The investigation adhered to established protocols, ensuring a fair and impartial process. Based on an objective evaluation of the facts, testimonies, and evidence, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem was found not guilty of the allegations brought forward by ex-Private Ruth Ogunleye," Nwachukwu said during a press briefing.
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He also said the National Hospital in Abuja evaluated Ogunleye and reported concerns about her mental well-being.
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Undeterred, Ogunleye has requested the help of Uju Kenedy-Ohaneye, Minister of Women Affairs, to prosecute the matter.
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FIJ called Nwachukwu for comments, but as of press time, he had not responded.
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