Army denies allegations of torture, explains how Lance Corporal Bala Hudu died

Headquarters 8 Division of the Nigerian Army has reacted to a petition filed by Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo which alleged acts of torture, brutalization, dehumanizing treatment, and reprisal attacks against detainees astatine 8 Division Provost Group Detention Facility successful Giginya Cantonment Sokoto.

The petitioner alleged that this had led to the unfortunate demise of Lance Corporal Bala Hudu.

The army, successful a connection signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division Army/ Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma, said portion it acknowledged the petitioner’s civic interest, it finds it indispensable to close misinformation and reaffirm its committedness to discipline, professionalism and respect for quality rights.

“In April 2023, the precocious Lance Corporal Bala Hudu killed a commercialized motorcycle relation successful Katsina State, starring to a subject constabulary probe and consequent Court Martial proceedings,” the connection explained.

“During the proceedings, it was discovered that the precocious Soldier had underly...