The Nigerian Army on Wednesday commence investigation into the arrest of Colonel K.I Yusuf and and Staff Sergent Adeomi A.J by Governor Babatunde Fashola for violating the Bus Rapid Transit lane.

A statement by Lieutenant Colonel KO OGUNSANYA, Army Assistant Director of Information said that soldiers are expected to conform with laws of the land, adding that the two officers would face an investigative panel and be dealt with accordingly.

The governor had on Tuesday arrested the two military officers for driving on a dedicated BRT lane. Fashola who was visibly angry left his convoy headed towards the officers and express dismay.

The Army statement further reads; The attention of this Headquarters has been drawn to some newspapers front page cover namely, Punch, Sun and the Nation Newspapers of today which were captioned, “Fashola arrests Colonel. Sergeant on BRT lane”. The newspapers alleged that Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) on Tuesday 17 July 2012 reprimanded two military officers namely Colonel KI Yusuf and Staff Sergeant AA Adeomi for driving on the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane.

“It is true that these personnel made use of the dedicated BRT lane thereby contravening the BRT laws. Lagos State Government forbids non – BRT buses from plying these dedicated lanes which are exclusive rights of way for BRT buses.

“Please be informed that a soldier is guided by the laws of the state he is domiciled in. Military personnel in Lagos not on operational duties ought to comply with the BRT edict. However, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General KTJ Minimah has directed that the incident be investigated and the personnel involved would be sanctioned accordingly.

“In view of the above, you are please requested to publish this rejoinder and also give it the required attention it deserves”.

http://ediong..com/2012/07/army-investigates-colonels-violation-of.html

Good. I hope the sanction won't be too heavy sha.

What a shame.

na dem sabi.....

Nobody is above d law.

Dismissal will be right for these offenders. They become too big in their Uniform assault civilians and intimidate them, they have never fought a war since being engaged as Military. the only war they love is beating helpless citizen who most time leave thing to God.

http://akinbami..com/2012/07/nigerian-solder-typical-case-of-abuse.html

Abeg the arny should get+out. Tomorrow the people that investigated the panel or whatever they call it would still follow bRt lane. The col was just unfortunate

[size=16pt]Fashiola, Made in Great Uniben. This guy must be president in future. I am proud of my school.[/size]

If na police something can happen but army over brt lane case? I doubt ooo they are very cooperative,he will only be reprimanded.

This shud serve as a deterant 2 brt lane offendrs in future. Nigerian, needs iron hands b4 de learn. Pls fashola kip up d cleaning wrk @lag. Eko oni baje o! Eko oni baje o!! Eko oni baje o!!!

Neoviper147: This guy must be president in future. I am proud of my school.

[size=16pt]Nigeria is too big for Fashola to handle.[/size]

This is great news.

Neoviper147: [size=16pt]Fashiola, Made in Great Uniben. This guy must be president in future. I am proud of my school.[/size]

You are very foolish, what about the ones that end up as kidnappers armed robbers and even the ones that died as a result of cult clashes in ekosodin and environ, olodo like u

ifihearam: If na police something can happen but army over brt lane case? I doubt ooo they are very cooperative,he will only be reprimanded.

dat just fact n case closed

Jettage: Dismissal will be right for these offenders. They become too big in their Uniform assault civilians and intimidate them, they have never fought a war since being engaged as Military. the only war they love is beating helpless citizen who most time leave thing to God.

http://akinbami..com/2012/07/nigerian-solder-typical-case-of-abuse.html

Haba!!!why dismissal? That's too harsh,atleast the officer appologise for the violation and he never argue with the Gov. Atleast the gov has made his point,,so no need for stiffer penalty....the gov has done well and the officers too..let bygone be bygone.

We need more of this in Nigeria.

Army authorities will not sanction the colonel. He did not go against any military law. What would be his offence if he's to be court-marshalled according to the armed forces act? Do not be decieved by the army authority's statement. That case is as good as dead. The colonel is a senior officer and enjoys some immunity in the military.

Millitary officers that are not in operation are expected to comply with BRR edict
,except if reverse is the case.

They should tender justice with mercy o,the colonel was sober and apologetic

miteolu:

[size=16pt]Nigeria is too big for Fashola to handle.[/size]

Dnt confuse him wt the Retardeen pls

Fashola o ni baje o

Neoviper147: [size=16pt]Fashiola, Made in Great Uniben. This guy must be president in future. I am proud of my school.[/size]

Are all products of Uniben including yourself as exemplary as Governor Fashola? If so I guess UNIBEN only produces great men, that will be a good thing to note!

2 strikes now from lagos state govt to the Army (remember the dismissed army dude?) I just felt this was taken too far.. trust me the military may give you all news of ''obedience to law and bla bla bla'' but na Lastma officials go hear am from dem silently .... Good one Fash though , ur SAN no be for show, someday Naija go be true abiding nation

abbey37: They should tender justice with mercy o,the colonel was sober and apologetic

Yeah Sure he was but the law courts should decide not sentiments.

lacasa:

Dnt confuse him wt the Retardeen pls

Fashola o ni baje o

ajbabs: Millitary officers that are not operation are expected to comply with BRR edict
,except if reverse is the case.

Only on emergencies I guess!

I expect he will be reprimanded for disobeying a lawful order of the State Security Council (including the orders of the GOC 81 Div & Commander 9th Brigade), but I don't think he will be dismissed (especially since he was apologetic). That would be too harsh.

It be like say this Fashola suppose to be a soldier woh. look at hw she wanted to deal with DRtos the other time! now na col. for army the guy chatch, he is stupidgood jare. big ups to you guy!

ishmael: Army authorities will not sanction the colonel. He did not go against any military law. What would be his offence if he's to be court-marshalled according to the armed forces act? Do not be decieved by the army authority's statement. That case is as good as dead. The colonel is a senior officer and enjoys some immunity in the military.

d offence commited by the colonel is:discretable conduct.

charles424:


Haba!!!why dismissal? That's too harsh,atleast the officer appologise for the violation and he never argue with the Gov. Atleast the gov has made his point,,so no need for stiffer penalty....the gov has done well and the officers too..let bygone be bygone.

The real question to ask is if the Colonel will not commit a similar offence in future. Remember saying you're sorry and being truly sorry are not the same thing besides people have been sanctioned in the past for this same offence so what happens to "no partiality in justice"?

Wow!!

JussoUknow... Soldiers must revenge this thing!!

Lastma and Fashola should be careful...

Meanwhile, the State Security Council (The State Governor, Commander 9th Brigade Ikeja, Commander NNS Beecroft Apapa, Commandant Air Force Base Ikeja, State Police Commisioner, State Director of SSS, etc) has banned the use of military car stickers in Lagos.

http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/03/25/military-ban-the-use-of-army-and-airforce-car-stickers-in-lagos/