Army launches forensic investigation into case of unlawful invasion by its officers in Rivers -

A disturbing video of an invasion carried out by some Nigerian Soldiers made the headlines on Friday after it was shared online. The incident is said to have occurred in the residence of the Commissioner for Education in Rivers State, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja.

The soldiers could be seen running after some of its occupants who took to their heel after citing the sudden break-in.

As a result, the leadership of the Nigerian Army announced that a forensic investigation on the matter had been launched, stating that the authorities had no input nor knowledge of the invasion.

In a statement released by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir, the Nigerian Army said, “ The Nigerian Army (NA) has observed some CCTV footages in circulation on social media and other online platforms, allegedly showing soldiers of the NA and other security agents invading the residence of the Rivers State Commissioner of Education, Hon. Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja.

“The NA has started conducting a comprehensive forensic investigation of the footages to authenticate the validity or otherwise of the claims to guide its further actions. In the view of these allegations, the NA, for the umpteenth time, categorically reiterate its position in the entire conduct of the 2019 general election as severally and consistently espoused and directed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai, which is: ‘NA is apolitical, neutral, impartial and will not compromise its constitutional roles under any guise’.

“For RE-emphasis, NA’s responsibility in the entire electioneering process is only to assist civil authority, Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies to: ‘provide a secure, peaceful and enabling an environment for the successful and transparent conduct of the election’. Anything beyond this is not authorized and therefore totally unacceptable by the leadership of the NA.

“Any military personnel confirmed to be involved in any professional misconduct, such a person/s would be dealt with decisively in accordance with the law. To this end, the NA wishes to request well-meaning Nigerians to always forward genuine complaints and evidence of professional misconduct against any of its personnel for investigation and necessary action.”

Watch the video of the invasion below.