Soldiers Arrested For Assaulting Lady, Others in Ibadan

The Nigerian Army has arrested soldiers who flogged a woman for “indecent dressing” and shaved youths for “wearing improper hairstyle”. This is according to he Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports development, Seun Fakorede.

In a tweet put out by the Commissioer, he urged residents to go about their daily business without fear.

His tweet reads, “My ears are full of news of the unlawful activities of some soldiers of the Nigerian Army, over the weekend.

“I have immediately reached out to the Commandant of the Operation Burst and I’ve been assured that the men involved in this distasteful operation have been arrested and taken to the barracks — they will be dealt with accordingly. This will not repeat itself again in Oyo State.

“Please, kindly go about your daily business and activities without fear. Thank you.”

The arrest of the soldiers is coming after a video went viral over the weekend where an Officer was assaulting a lady at Beere in Ibadan.