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Soldiers Who Tortured Man in Nasarawa Identified For Trial
Posted by George on Thu 20th Aug, 2015 - tori.ngAuthorities of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, said it had identified the soldiers who violated the rights of a member of the public in Mararaba, Nasarawa state, on Aug. 8.
The scene of the torture
The leadership of the Nigerian Army has identified the soldiers that tortured a civilian in Mararaba area of Nasarawa state. The violation of the rights of the civilian by the soldiers took place on the 8th of August. You can click here to read an earlier report.
The identification of the accused soldiers was announced on Wednesday, 19th of August in Abuja by Brig.-Gen. Yusuf Shalangwa, Director, Legal Services, Nigerian Army during an appearance before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Consequently, NHRC carried out preliminary investigation and gave the army an ultimatum to identify and produce the soldiers involved in the act.
“We have identified the soldiers involved in the violation of the rights of the man and we hope to take appropriate actions. The report of our investigations will be made available to the commission. We will give everyone a fair hearing,” Shalangwa said.
He assured that no one found culpable in the torture of the civilian would be spared after.
In his remarks, Executive Secretary of NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe, emphasised the need for the commission and the military to chart a way in ensuring that rights of citizens were not violated by soldiers or other persons.
He assured that no one found culpable in the torture of the civilian would be spared after.
In his remarks, Executive Secretary of NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe, emphasised the need for the commission and the military to chart a way in ensuring that rights of citizens were not violated by soldiers or other persons.
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