Nigerian Army Responds To Soldier’s Confrontation With Lagos State Governor

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Lagbaja conveyed the Nigerian Army’s disapproval of the soldier’s behavior, emphasizing that it contradicts the discipline upheld by the force. He confirmed the apprehension of the soldier in question and announced an ongoing investigation into similar incidents involving other military personnel.

Addressing journalists in Enugu, Lagbaja stated that the e Army has investigated, and the soldier has been apprehended, and they are investigating every other incident that has been seen on social media.

The unidentified soldier defended his colleague in a viral video, criticizing Governor Sanwo-Olu for the arrest and using derogatory language. Lagbaja clarified that the arrested soldier does not represent the Nigerian Army, emphasizing the actions as contrary to the discipline upheld by the force and the constitution of Lagos state.

Responding to claims of multiple soldiers criticizing the governor on social media, Lagbaja clarified that only one of them was an army officer as the mode of dressing of some of them, showed that know that they are not personnel of the Nigerian Army.

Lagbaja reiterated the Army’s commitment to upholding laws, rules, and maintaining discipline among its personnel. He highlighted ongoing efforts to sensitize troops on the importance of discipline and adherence to the laws of the communities where they are stationed.

In a recent development, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, has responded to the incident involving a soldier who criticized Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the arrest of a colleague and three motorcyclists due to traffic violations on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Lagbaja conveyed the Nigerian Army’s disapproval of the soldier’s behavior, emphasizing that it contradicts the discipline upheld by the force. He confirmed the apprehension of the soldier in question and announced an ongoing investigation into similar incidents involving other military personnel.

Addressing journalists in Enugu, Lagbaja stated that the e Army has investigated, and the soldier has been apprehended, and they are investigating every other incident that has been seen on social media.

The unidentified soldier defended his colleague in a viral video, criticizing Governor Sanwo-Olu for the arrest and using derogatory language. Lagbaja clarified that the arrested soldier does not represent the Nigerian Army, emphasizing the actions as contrary to the discipline upheld by the force and the constitution of Lagos state.

Responding to claims of multiple soldiers criticizing the governor on social media, Lagbaja clarified that only one of them was an army officer as the mode of dressing of some of them, showed that know that they are not personnel of the Nigerian Army.

Lagbaja reiterated the Army’s commitment to upholding laws, rules, and maintaining discipline among its personnel. He highlighted ongoing efforts to sensitize troops on the importance of discipline and adherence to the laws of the communities where they are stationed.

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