The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that sixteen military officers will face a full disciplinary process over allegations of indiscipline and violations of service regulations.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, confirmed that the affected officers had been arrested, with investigations currently underway to ascertain the extent of their offences.
“Investigations have revealed that their grievances stemmed largely from perceived career stagnation caused by repeated failure in promotion examinations, among other issues,” the statement read.
Gusau explained that some of the officers were already under military jurisdiction for various offences, either awaiting or currently facing trial, adding that their conduct was found to be inconsistent with military standards.
“Upon completion of the investigation, indicted officers will face the full military disciplinary process in accordance with established procedures to ensure accountability and preserve professionalism within the Armed Forces,” the statement further read.
The military emphasized that the move was purely disciplinary and part of ongoing efforts to uphold order, discipline, and loyalty within its ranks.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria will not tolerate behaviour that undermines the integrity of the institution or threatens its constitutional role under democratic authority,” the statement added.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains fully committed to its constitutional responsibilities and will remain professional at all times.”
