Corporal Innocent Joseph, and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, who were apprehended on account of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote refinery have been dismissed by the Force.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, confirmed their dismissal in a statement in which he accused the two soldiers of abandoning their place of assignment and in unauthorized possession of the 897 armoured cables materials.
“In line with the Nigerian Army’s commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism, integrity, and discipline, the NA wishes to update the general public on the outcome of the investigation into the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on April 14, 2024, involving Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani,” the statement read.
“Subsequently, they were both charged with Failure to Perform Military Duties punishable under section 57, sub-section (1), and Other Civil Offences punishable under section 114, sub-section (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, the Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
“They were summarily tried. During the trial, the evidence against them was presented, and they were allowed to present their cases and defend themselves. They were, however, found guilty of the charges levelled against them in accordance with military laws.
“As a demonstration of NA’s zero-tolerance for misconduct and criminality within its ranks, the two soldiers have been dismissed from the NA with immediate effect and handed over to relevant authorities for further prosecution.”
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