The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, have launched an immediate investigation into the alleged six-year detention of Naval rating, Seaman Abbas Haruna.
This move comes after Haruna’s wife accused the military authorities of unjustly keeping her husband in their custody for almost six years.
Matawalle on Monday emphasized that no officer should be subjected to undue hardship or wrongful treatment, stating, “Our armed forces are built on the pillars of honour, discipline, and justice. No officer serving this great nation should be subjected to undue hardship or wrongful treatment.”
He assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated and the truth uncovered.
The Defence Headquarters also assured that the military is committed to upholding fairness and justice.
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Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, stated, “The DHQ wishes to assure the public that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains committed to upholding justice, fairness, and the rule of law.” He added that the outcome of the investigation would be made public.
In a related development, groups have sought the intervention of President Buhari over alleged harassment of naval ratings. The President has demanded loyalty and patriotism from naval ratings, emphasizing the importance of discipline and dedication to service.
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