Some errant officers of the Nigeria Air Force seen flogging curfew violators have been arrested.
After a video showing military personnel dehumanizing and
assaulting curfew defaulters in Osun state, the security officers
involved have been arrested.
In a statement released on Wednesday October 28, the Nigeria Air
Force said the officers have been arrested and an investigation has
commenced.
Recall that the Nigeria Air Force personnel were seen in the viral
video flogging curfew defaulters in Ilesha, Osun state sparking
widespread condemnation.
The video which made rounds on social media on Tuesday, October 27,
showed the curfew defaulters inside muddy water while being flogged by
the security agents.
The statement reads:
''The attention of Nigeria Air Force has been drawn to a video
showing some personnel flogging/meting out corporal punishment on
suspected hoodlums involved in criminal activities during the imposed
curfew in Ilesha.
We wish to inform the general public that Nigeria Air Force has
identified all the personnel involved in the incident & placed them
on close arrest, while investigation to determine their level
culpability has commenced, after which appropriate disciplinary action
will be taken.
(1/4) Alleged Flogging of Curfew Defaulters in Ilesha, Osun State
— Nigerian Air Force (@NigAirForce) October 28, 2020
The attention of @NigAirForce has been drawn to a video showing some personnel flogging/meting out corporal punishment on suspected hoodlums involved in criminal activities during the imposed curfew in Ilesha. pic.twitter.com/2whlyIEcRb
Nigeria Air Force as a professional & disciplined force,
does not condone such irresponsible acts & has zero tolerance for
human rights violations, in whatever guise, even against suspected
criminals; as all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a
court of law.
The acts depicted in the video are at variance with our core
values, as we place high premium on the rights of citizens. We wish to
reassure that our personnel have been directed on professional conduct
to ensure security, whilst remaining accountable to the Nigerian
people.''
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