The Nigerian Army has dismissed three soldiers arrested by police for armed robbery and kidnapping.
The soldiers, identified as LCPL Abdul Musa, CPL Innocent Okwoli, and CPL West Isaac, were apprehended last month during an operation alongside some civilians.
Following their arrest, they were handed over to the military for investigation.
After being charged, tried, and found guilty in accordance with the Armed Forces Act Caps A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, they were dismissed from service.
The soldiers have been returned to the police for further action.
“The soldiers were arrested by men of the Nigerian Police Force for the offence of armed robbery and kidnapping. After their arrest, the police handed them over to the army authorities for their own investigation.
“During the course of investigation, it was observed that the soldiers were perpetual criminals who always robbed trucks and diverted goods being carried to a wearhouse where they do sell them. They also kidnapped these drivers and others, they always carry out these operations alongside some civilians.
“Furthermore, they were summarily tried and dismissed and were also handed over to the police as the offences they committed were pure civil related offences for further investigation and prosecution.”
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