The Nigerian Army
on Wednesday described a video clip going viral on social media alleging
maltreatment of soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgency as false impression to
create panic by some mischievous and disgruntled elements in the system.
Brig. -Gen. Sani
Usman, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, clarified in a statement on Wednesday that the video
was shot when 29 Task Force Brigade captured Alagarno Forest and environs in
Borno more than six months ago.
“We wish to state
that the video was shot clip was shot more than six months ago by some
mischievous and disgruntled elements when 29 Task Force Brigade captured
Alagarno Forest and environs in Borno State.
“It is
disheartening that some mischievous elements have decided to circulate it now,
creating the false impression that it is a recent occurrence.
“We wish to state
further that the matter was conclusively investigated at the time, several
months ago.
“The Board of
Inquiry actually showed that, as at the time of the incident, the unit’s water
tanker still contained water, but a soldier mischievously concealed it.
“That soldier was
charged and punished accordingly.
“We wish to restate
with utmost concern the continued commitment of the Nigerian Army to the total
welfare of all its personnel,” Usman said.
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