The Nigerian army, Friday night, disclosed it had arrested the two soldiers spewing expletives in the viral video, threatening to hurt women in Warri, Delta State, after Thursday’s attack by youths on military personnel, that resulted to one Joseph Pessu killed.
Pessu was reportedly killed by the security personnel after he allegedly refusing to stop at a checkpoint manned by soldiers who were enforcing the state government’s restrictions on movement, as part of the 14-day lockdown imposed by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In its official Twitter handle, the army authorities confirmed that the soldiers were arrested at the 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State on Friday.
“Soldiers in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State today 3 April 2020 and further investigation is ongoing.”
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it would not tolerate any form of irresponsibility and indiscipline on the part of any of its personnel.
“The general public should be assured that the investigations will be swift and fair in accordance with applicable military laws.
“The outcome of the investigations will determine the most appropriate disciplinary measures that can be taken in the circumstances.
