play videoThe arrests were in line with the army’s “zero tolerance” for acts of indiscipline
Two Nigerian soldiers have been arrested and charged with assault after they were caught on video brutally assaulting a disabled man for allegedly wearing a camouflage shirt, the army has said in a statement.
The arrests were in line with the army’s “zero tolerance” for acts of indiscipline, unprofessional conduct and human rights violations.
A video circulating on socal media shows the assault:
The army said the “ugly incident” took place on 7 February in southern Onitsha city in Anambra State:
SOLDIERS THAT MOLESTED PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSON HAVE BEEN APPREHENDEDhttps://t.co/FbhWH6rXzH— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) February 9, 2017
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