The authorities of the Nigerian Army have established General Court Martials in three cities to try various allegations of offences against soldiers involved in the on-going counter-terrorism ad counter-insurgency operation in the North-East.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Olajide Laleye, who said this during a press briefing on recent developments in the Army in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the courts were in operation in Abuja, Lagos and Jos.
However, the Army spokesman was silent on the number of officers and soldiers undergoing trial in the military courts established to try all cases of misdemeanor involving the operation.
Laleye explained that it would be difficult to put a figure to the number of military personnel undergoing trial as the number was frequently changing while several others had been jailed, with others had been discharged and acquitted.
He said that the success or failure of the on-going counter terrorism operation was largely dependent on adherence to military virtues such as a high level of discipline, professionalism and patriotism.
He added that it would be difficult for the Army to sustain it achievements and successes in the on-going operation without a deliberate step to position the service as a fighting force through the strict enforcement of the stipulations of the laws guiding the operations of the military.
“Gentlemen, the success of The Nigerian Army in the on-going counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency and indeed other operations are hinged on troops discipline, professionalism, and patriotism.
“Our achievements will be difficult to sustain if the Army does not undertake decisive steps to ensure it remains a formidable fighting force through time-tested procedures, processes and the enforcement of its regulations and laws in line with the constitution.
“Therefore, as of today, there are three ongoing General Court Martial sitting here in Abuja, Lagos and Jos. These General Court Martials are trying erring officers and soldiers for various offences. Some of the erring officers and soldiers have been sentenced while others have been acquitted according military jurisprudence. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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