In a press release made available to Politics Nigeria, the Nigerian army has slammed soldier, Suleiman Olamilekan, with a one month jail sentence for assaulting an actress, Ebere Ohakwe on January 30th 2017.

Below is the full statement;

1. In accordance with the Nigerian Army’s policy of zero tolerance to unprofessional conduct as well as its uncompromising stance on discipline and commitment to the rule of law, 6 Division Nigerian Army has charged, tried and found Private Suleiman Olamilekan of 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt guilty of the maltreatment of Miss Ebere Ohakwe. He was accordingly sentenced to 28 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) and the forfeiture of his salary for same number of days to the Federal Government of Nigeria.


2. It would be recalled that there was a report in the social media that the soldier maltreated one Miss Ebere Ohakwe at Omagwa Checkpoint along Port Harcourt - Onitsha Road on 30th January 2017. This prompted the decision of the authorities of the Headquarters 6 Division to thoroughly investigate the matter with the view to serving justice adequately as required by the laws of the Nigerian Army. Consequently, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Enobong Okon Udoh ordered the immediate arrest of the soldier and his Guard Commander for investigation and disciplinary action. He also invited the victim to his office and assured her that the matter would not be treated lightly.


3. We wish to assure the general public that proactive measures have been put in place to forestall a reoccurrence of such misconduct in the future. We will equally welcome prompt and accurate reports of any such misconduct within Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States to appropriate superior authority via the following numbers: 09072509436, 09072509437 and 09072509438.

4. We also wish to reassure the general public of our commitment to their safety and security as required by the laws of our great nation while soliciting the support and cooperation of all towards eradicating all forms of criminality within our society.

5. You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

http://politicsngr.com/nigerian-army-jail-soldier-suleiman-olamilekan-beating-actress/

Good for him.28 days is too small sha .

this serves as a lesson to others, #saynotobrutality ,over and out

Good move

See his ugly afonja face? next time, don't be stupid.

God have mercy on us!

A lot of us are angry about a mere one-month jail term but maybe their Constitution only allows one month for such. Good thing tho, there was a punishment.

Wonderful development.

But this is just the beginning. I am currently compiling a long list of civilian brutalisation/human rights abuse incidents perpetrated by these unprofessional and undisciplined animals in the Nigerian Armed Forces, and would publicise them via a well-structured and heavily funded social media platform, with the support of international agencies that I'm currently establishing contacts with.

The already battered image of the Nigerian Armed Forces is just about to get more battered than ever before. This ridiculous sense of superiority and disdain for civilians by Nigerian soldiers has reached its apogee. It's time to take the fight to their doorstep. In a constitutional democracy, the military is SUBORDINATE to civil authority and derives its legitimacy from civil authority. Nigeria's case cannot be different.

Enough is enough.

Nice! This should serve as a lesson to others

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Just 28 days only? Slap on the wrist if you ask me.

"28 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) & the forfeiture of his salary for same number of days to the Buhari & Osinbajo.

- IHL examples are counting the number of aircrafts landing at MM International Airport, sweeping the tarmac at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, grass cutting at Bourdillion street Ikoyi, picking cigar stubs at any popular night club, washing Buratai's cars and washin the tyres of armoured personnel carrier parked at Signals Ojo Barracks

Useless decision

adadike281:
See his ugly afonja face? next time, don't be stupid.

Are you not a fool?

28 days only?
Well I guess its a start, the Army has been so untouchable nobody holds them accountable. We are keeping records.

Just 1 month?!

Just one month?

Ajonja.








Afonjazzy on the beats

Awon feminists ti take over

Any soldier that ma"treats a civilian should be sacked and then a family member of the victim, should be made to replace him

That's very wise of the Nigerian Army...

What about the sergeant/lieutenant incharge of that platoon, what will be done to him?

28 days jail he is walking away with a slap on the wrist. Dude look's like all those blue blood in the Army. NA should have summarily dismissed him, that way, they'll think twice before molesting a civilian, jokers.

Wiseandtrue:
Okay

i rebuke every spirit of Photos here from you

cone headed afonjinatu

Good for him

adadike281:
See his ugly afonja face? next time, don't be stupid.

why u cover face for ur dp, u dey fear?

Ehen,so d girls sef na even actress,ok then.