Three soldiers of the Special Task Force on Jos crisis code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State, are to face court martial after been accused of various offences.
Inaugurating the court martial yesterday at 3 Armored Division of the Nigeria Army, Rukuba, Bassa LGA of the state, Commander OPSH, Major General Tagbo Ude, said the offences the accused persons are being tried ranged from manslaughter, offences in relation to public and service property, as well as conduct to prejudice of military discipline.
According to him, all the offenses are punishable under Armed Forces Act CAP A 20 Laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004.
“It is a well known fact that discipline is the bedrock of the Nigerian military, hence the powers conferred on me by the virtues of section 131 Armed Forces Act to convene this General Court Martial, to try the said accused persons.’’
He explained that the court martial is only one of the apparatus put in place by the Armed Forces of Nigeria to discipline its erring personnel.
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