Army begins investigation of alleged misconduct by security personnel at IDPs

- The Nigerian Army has stated its resolve to investigate allegation of misconduct against some security personnel at IDPs

- The army had debunked an allegation that it was against United Nations (UN) humanitarian agencies and some non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

- It said that the matter would be thoroughly investigated by both the Director Military Intelligence and Provost Marshal (Army)

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has directed the investigation of allegation against misconduct by security personnel at the Internally Displaced Persons camps.

In a statement obtained by Nuperunz

com, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman said that the Army noted with great concern growing allegations of misconduct against some persons on security duties at Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Bama, Borno state.

The statement read: “We would like to state that Nigerian Army personnel have been doing their best in bringing peace and security in various parts of the country especially in the north east, any act of misconduct could negatively impact on these good works.

the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai

Although these allegations are unsubstantiated, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has today directed that the matter be thoroughly investigated by both the Director Military Intelligence and Provost Marshal (Army).

“We would like to reiterate that the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for any misconduct among its officers and soldiers especially those that are trusted with onerous responsibility of guarding and securing those Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps. Anyone found culpable, would be severely dealt with.

“We would like to enjoin the public to please take advantage of the newly established Nigerian Army Information and Call Centre to report any such issue and other security concern by calling the short code 193 using any of the telecommunication service providers in Nigeria or through email at na.callcentre@army.mil.ng.”

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