Nigeria: Rape - Rights Commission Commends Army for Dismissing Soldiers

24 January 2013

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the Nigerian Army for its quick response on the call to investigate allegations of abduction and rape by soldiers attached to the Guards Brigade, Abuja.

Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof Bem Angwe, said the punitive action taken by the army in dismissing the four soldiers involved was a clear indication that no one is above the law.

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