September 08, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 14 officers and nine soldiers alleged to have breached different provisions of the Armed Forces Act.
The court-martial was convened at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, Asokoro Abuja, pursuant to Section 131 (2) (d) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 LFN, 2004.
Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar), Maj.-Gen Koko Isoni, who inaugurated the court in his inaugural speech on Thursday, assured all accused persons of justice, adding that members of the court are men of integrity and high standing character, who would bring to bear their years of experience and service knowledge.
Members of the Court include Brig.-Gen. MO Eteng, who is the President, while Maj. AD Roberts would serve as Judge Advocate. The duration of the sitting is 60 days
Maj.-Gen Isoni, who urged them to eschew technicalities, advised all those appearing before the court to shun unnecessary delays that could prolong their trials, saying that justice delayed is not only justice denied, but not justice at all.
He challenged the court to carry out its responsibilities without fear or favour to anyone.
