The Nigerian Army has dismissed two of its personnel with immediate effect for an alleged role in a reported theft at the Dangote refinery in Lagos.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement, saying the soldiers identified as Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, had been handed over to the police for further investigation.
According to the Major general, ”the two soldiers were found to have abandoned their duty post and to be in unauthorized possession of the materials.
Subsequently, they were both charged for Failure to Perform Military Duties punishable under section 57, sub section (1) and
Other Civil Offences punishable under section 114, sub section (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, the Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
They were summarily tried. During the trial, the evidence against them was presented and they were given the opportunity
to present their cases and defend themselves, but were however found guilty of the charges levelled against them in accordance with military laws.
