The acting director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman on
Wednesday revealed to journalists in Abuja that 579 soldiers have been
court-martialed in special military courts in Lagos and Abuja for offences
ranging from insubordination, disobedience, acts of cowardice, refusal to carry
out military duties, and indiscipline, amongst others.
According to Sani, the essence of the court martial is to
emphasize discipline within the military.
“There are currently two separate court-martials going on at
the army headquarters garrison and 81 division, Nigerian army with a view to
ensuring quick dispensation of justice, discipline and professionalism. The
essence of this trial is to emphasise on discipline, professionalism and order.
Anybody who runs foul of the law and the authorities determine that the gravity
of the offence cannot be tried summarily will go for the court martial.” The
soldiers are facing trial for alleged offences ranging from insubordination to
disobedience to lawful orders, acts of cowardice, refusal to carry out military
duties, and indiscipline, among others"he said
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