82 Division Nigerian Army Court-martials 25 Soldiers, 1 Officer In Enugu

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has court-martialed 25 soldiers and an officer for various offences in Enugu, its headquarters.

The personnel facing the trial are drawn from various formations within the Division whose Area of Responsibility (AOR) covers the South Eastern and South Southern flanks of Nigeria.

General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Major General Hassan Dada, who inaugurated the General Court Martial (GCM) in Enugu on Tuesday, said that the process was instituted pursuant to the Nigerian Armed Forces Act.

According to him, court-martial is one of the vehicles used by the military to instill discipline in its personnel.

The GOC said the accused remained innocent until proven otherwise after going through the court martial and given due fair hearing.

He said depending on the finding of the court-martial, the defendants would either be free or punished.

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