The Nigerian Army has arrested two of its soldiers, who threatened to rape and infect women in Warri, Delta State, with HIV in retaliation for the alleged killing of their colleague.The Nigerian Army position rubbishes an earlier denial by the Delta State Government, who described the video first published by SaharaReporters as “fake.”
They wrote:
The general public should be assured that the investigations will be swift and fair in accordance with applicable military laws. The outcome of the investigations will determine the most appropriate disciplinary measures that can be taken in the circumstances.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it would not tolerate any form of irresponsibility and indiscipline on the part of any of its personnel,” the statement further read.
Soldiers in Nigeria have long been accused of human rights abuses, disproportionate use of force, extra-judicial killings and rape while dealing with civilian populations.
