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Nigerian Army Tortures Female Soldier For Attempting To Resign On Health Grounds

Nnamoko said her trouble began early 2017 when she was diagnosed with fibroid and asked to leave the Army because of her illness.

work immediately despite her health condition.

She said, “From that day, my name appeared on the daily roaster. I worked every day tirelessly. I was demoted and put in the guardroom several times for offences I did not commit.

“I went to the Army Legal Service, Osogbo, Osun State, and they kept saying I should forgive them. I also went to human rights and they were invited but my commanding officers did not honour the invitation. I got a lawyer, the court also invited them, but they did not go to court.

“I have been writing for voluntary discharge. I have written nine times, they received five but never responded. I still have four that they refused to collect.

“I am passing through hell; since 2017 till date, they have been oppressing and intimidating me. I do not have rest or peace. I am not feeling fine; I want justice for the inhuman treatment and I also want access to resign from the Army.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major Olaniyi Osoba, said he was not aware of the matter.

He, however, advised the victim to see him over the matter.

He said, “I do not think the officer has exhausted all administrative procedures. So, she should come and see me. I have to look into the complaints and ensure that she completes the administrative procedures for what she is complaining about.”

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