The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar) Abuja, Major General Koko Isoni, on Thursday, inaugurated a General Court Martial (GCM) to try 14 officers and nine soldiers alleged to have breached different provisions of the Armed Forces Act (as amended).
The GCM was convened at the Scorpion Officer’ Mess, Asokoro Abuja, in pursuant to the powers conferred on the Commander by Section 131 (2) (d) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 LFN, 2004 for the trial of Nigerian Army personnel alleged to have committed different offences.
The Garrison Commander, in his inaugural speech, assured the accused persons that justice would be done to all parties concerned by members of the court.
General Isoni said members of the Court are men of integrity and high-standing character who would bring to bear their years of experience and service knowledge.
The Court President is Brigadier General MO Eteng while the Judge Advocate is Major AD Roberts. The GCM has a duration of 60 days to sit and deliver deliver judgment.
Isoni urged them to eschew technicalities and do substantial justice to all. He also advised all those appearing before the Court to shun unnecessary delays that could prolong their trials.
The Commander also challenged the court to carry out its responsibilities without fear or favour to anyone.