The Headquarters of Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, has appealed to alleged victims and witnesses to provide evidence to assist the ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct involving some recently passed-out military personnel.
The statement came after management and students of the Osun State University, UNIOSUN, alleged that newly passed out non-commissioned officers on Monday night invaded several hostels of the institution, carted away phones, assaulted male students and raped female students.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, Major Ibrahim Yahaya, said the appeal followed recent developments after an earlier press release on Tuesday on the allegations.
The statement said the Nigerian Army remained committed to conducting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into all claims of unprofessional conduct involving its personnel.
According to the Army, “The Board of Inquiry previously constituted to investigate the allegations is continuing its work and will leave no stone unturned.”
The statement added that “any personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other extant laws. The Army remained professional and did not condone indiscipline”.
On allegations of rape circulating on social media, the Army said the commandant had taken note of claims attributed to the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, and amplified on various online platforms.
The Army stated, “At this time, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo has not received any formal complaint, medical report, or credible evidence from any alleged victim, witness, or the University Management to substantiate
