Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS), has ordered a probe into the alleged detention of Abbas Haruna, a seaman, without trial.
, the chief of defence staff , has ordered a probe into an “illegal” detention of Abbas Haruna, a seaman.
In a statement issued on Monday, Tukur Gusau, acting director of defence information, said Musa has directed an immediate investigation into the allegation. “In response to this allegation, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has directed an immediate investigation into the matter. The outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course”.Gagdi said the committee will probe the incident and ensure the culprits face the full wrath of the law.
“The ordeal of Seaman Abbas, as narrated by his wife Mrs Hussaina Iliyasu on ‘Berekete’, a Human Rights Television program, started in 2018 when he was drafted on a joint operations in Sarti Baruwa Taraba state, where he was to serve under the command of Brigadier MS Adamu, but a misunderstanding ensued between the duo, leading to his detention under inhuman condition for several years without proper trial as enshrined in the Armed Forces Act 2004 Law of the Federation of Nigeria.
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