Nigeria Army Osogbo Depot
The Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, has said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations reportedly linked to some recently passed-out personnel, even as it reaffirmed that an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct would be thorough and transparent.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, Major Ibrahim Yahaya, the military said the Board of Inquiry earlier constituted to investigate allegations against its personnel remains at work.
“The Nigerian Army and by extension Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, remains fully committed to a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into all allegations of unprofessional conduct. The Board of Inquiry earlier constituted is ongoing and will leave no stone unturned,” the statement said.
It added that “any personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other extant laws,” stressing that “the Army remain professional and does not condone indiscipline.”
