Army inaugurates Court Martial to try erring personnel
(Nigeria )
Maj.-Gen Emmanuel Abejirin, the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2nd Division
Nigerian Army, Ibadan , Oyo State
on Wednesday inaugurated a general court martial to try erring personnel within
the division.
The GOC said at the inauguration that the Court Marshal
became necessary to dispose of some disciplinary cases which by the provisions
of military law could not be tried summarily.
He said the cases included stealing, forgery, defilement,
rape and murder.
He said member the court martial, led by Brig. Gen Felix
Agugo, were selected based on rank, seniority, general service knowledge and
wealth of experience.
“Let me note at this point that military justice is in
consonance with democratic order; hence military law and administration of
military justice are not arbitrary. Military justice is based on due process in
conformity with extant laws, especially the constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria and the Armed Forces Act,” he said.
He urged members of the court to ensure that every step or
action taken in the trial process conformed to the law.
“In view of this, I wish to note that military justice is
key to achieving military efficiency and discipline. This court is empowered to
determine the guilt or otherwise of accused persons who are to be presumed
innocent until proved otherwise,” he said.
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