Nigeria: 579 Soldiers Facing Military Court Martial, Says Army

Abuja — About 579 officers and men of the Nigerian Army are facing court martial for various offences.

The Acting Director of the Department of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Colonel Sani Usman, who disclosed this at the monthly press briefing yesterday, in Abuja, also said the trials are taking place in two locations: One, "at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison where there are 473 officers, and ranks and also at 81 Division where 106 are docked.

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