Army condemns maltreatment of civilians by personnel

The Nigerian Army on Sunday in Abuja condemned the maltreatment of civilians by persons clad in military camouflage at 2 Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Kaduna.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Mwachukwu, stated that the assault was an aberration of the values and ethics of professionalism, courage, selflessness and service to humanity which the Nigerian

Army represented.

He stressed that the army was aware of a provocative and unacceptable video footage trending in the social media in which certain persons clad in military uniform were molesting civilians.

He added that the army as a disciplined and regimented organisation was committed to the supremacy of the Constitution, defence of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation.

“Authorities of the Nigerian Army have directed immediate investigation into the audiovisual footage to ascertain its veracity, with a view to identifying the culprits.

“Outcome of the investigation and sanctions against the persons clad in military camouflage who perpetrated the dastardly acts, if found to be army personnel, would be treated in accordance with extant provisions of the Armed Forces Act.

Gombe APC state exco endorses expulsion of Goje two others from party

“While appreciating the general public for their continued support, the Nigerian Army urges all law-abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of molestation or intimidation from any quarter.

“Members of the pubic are urged to report any untoward conduct by troops to the Nigerian Army Human Rights desks at the headquarters, Nigerian Army or at the divisional headquarters,’’ Mwachukwu stated. (NAN)

From David Hassan, Gombe

Gombe All Progressives Congress (APC) state Executive committee said it is satisfied with the expulsion of Sen. Mohammad Danjuma Goje representing Gombe central, Sen. Bulus K. Amos representing Gombe south and Hon. Yunusa Ahmed Abubaker representing Yamaltu Deba federal constituency in the National Assembly for anti-party activities at the just concluded general elections.

The Public Relations Officer of Gombe state All Progressives Congress Mr. Moses Kyari made this known on Monday while briefing Journalists.

He said after following the reports from both wards asking for their expulsion from the party, the state exco of the party was satisfied with their complains and decided to endorse their expulsion.

According to him, the decision took place during a meeting of state executive committee where the accused were expelled.

A a ew Benue is possible — Benue Governorelect, Fr. Alia

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue State Governorelect Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has said a new Benue is possible under his administration.

The incoming Govermor gave the assurance yesterday in Makurdi while inaugurating 12 sub committees for May 29 handing over day.