The government has asked the Court of Appeal to jail for life 25 naval soldiers who were acquitted for deserting the military ten years ago.
The State, through the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), has said that failure to do so, will cripple Court Martials' powers to instil discipline in the forces.
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