Nigeria Army Sets Up Court Martial To Try 14 Officers, 9 Soldiers

By Rita Elenwo

The Nigerian Army has set up a Court Marshall to try 14 officers and 9 soldiers over alleged breaching of different provisions of the Armed Forces Act.

The court was inaugurated at the Command Officers Mess 1, Abuja.

During the inauguration, Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar), Maj.-Gen Koko Isoni says the Court Martial said the military court was inline with the pursuant to the powers conferred on him by Section 131 (2) (d) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 LFN, 2004 which permits for the trial of Nigerian Army personnel alleged to have commit different offenses.

Isoni assured the accused that justice would be done to all parties concerned by members of the court, as he assures them that members of the court are men of integrity and high-standing character who would bring to bear, their years of experience and service knowledge

He disclosed the President of the court as Brig.-Gen. MO Eteng; while the Judge Advocate is Maj. AD Roberts. While telling them, the duration of the court martial sitting is 60 days, the Garrison Commander urged the members to eschew technicalities and do substantial justice to all.

He advised all those appearing before the court to shun unnecessary delays that could prolong their trials.

The commander further tasked the court to carry out its responsibilities without fear or favour to anyone