The attention of the
Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip trending
on social media and other platforms purportedly showing troops humiliating some
people at a check point in Abia State, Nigeria.
The issue is being
investigated with the view to ascertain the source and the actors in the clip.
Our Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement are quite clear and any officer or
soldier that infringed on any of such directive if found guilty, will face full
wrath of the military justice system. We would like inform the public that 82
Division is also aware of the planned misinformation and propaganda arrangement
by the secessionists Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
They intend to churn
out prerecorded video clips aimed at discrediting the Nigerian Army, causing
disaffection among the citizens of this country. They will be using bogus,
manipulated and photo-shopped photographs as well as video clips.
The public should be
wary of such mischief, scrutinize and report same to the Nigerian Army or any
of security agencies. The Division wishes to reassure the public that it is
determined to ensuring the safety of lives and properties in its area of
operational responsibility, particularly the entire South East geo-political
zone as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We do not condone
any act of indiscipline in the conduct of our operations and training
exercises. Any claim of rights violation would be investigated and when
confirmed, appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against the erring
personnel.
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