Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said that the female officer violated military laws; by getting involved in a public display of amorous relationship with a paramilitary trainee, a corps member.
The soldier who accepted a ring from a male corps member as captured in a video which went viral days ago, was seen hugging and kissing him after the proposal.
Nwachukwu stated that the female soldier violated the codes of conduct of military personnel when deployed for duty, and her action amounted to taking advantage of her trainee. He also claimed the public would have been outraged and accused the Army of coercion had a male soldier proposed to a female corps member during NYSC parade.
The Nigerian army spokesperson said:
“The female soldier in question violated the following rules of the NA:
“1. Fraternization while on official duty at the NYSC camp. That is, indulging in an amorous relationship with a trainee.
“2. A personnel must have served for three years before he/she can qualify for marriage.
“3. She disobeyed the Armed Forces of Nigeria standing guidelines and directives for the use of Social Media.
“4. Indulging in romance while in uniform.
“5. Her conduct was prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
“All the above, if proven are in violation of extant laws with attendant disciplinary and penal implications.”
Nwachukwu who declined to comment on the likely punishment the female soldier might get, however said “the Nigerian Military like all others, has its disciplinary codes, distinct from that of the general society. Every personnel has voluntarily undertaken to be bound by this code.”
from 1st news.com
WHAT OF MALE CAMP COMMANDANTS WHO MARRY CORPERS AS FOURTH WIFE EACH YEAR?
ReplyDeleteDo they propose to them in the course of their duty and frantically engaged in romantic activities? We’re the make commandants below three years of their service to the military?
DeleteMadam ur ignorance is showing, please tuck it in.
DeleteDid they marry them right there on the camp? Did they marry them wearing a camo? Please if you don’t know what a camo means or signifies, quit being ignorant and ask those who know or better still read up.
Nice questions anon 11:14.
Deletesocial media would be the undoing of many,if she had gone private,it wouldn't have gotten this much exposure.The army has to do what it has to do before it becomes a norm.They have rules and regulations and anyone not ready to abide shouldn't go into it.
Anon 12.08 who told you I am a Madam? Ignorance indeed. Male officers have been crappy in NYSC Camps. Na because social media just come ?
DeleteEeyah! I pity the lady,she should have known better
ReplyDeleteExactly, she should have known better.
DeleteThis is wrong in all counts, she is on official duty!!
And what was that silly corper thinking jeopardising her work like that? Did he have to make it public? Some people no just get wisdom one bit.
Exactly she should have known better because they have their code of conduct.
DeleteThe very day I saw the viral pics I knew she was going to be penalized.
He should have proposed to her privately but nah, the whole world most see, see her life now, she so deserved the punishment.
DeleteLobatan!!!!
ReplyDeleteEngagement gone wrong
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
ReplyDeleteWhat else can I say after reading through the above . truly, the military has a different rule and every single rule must be adhered to.
All the same, I'm pretty sure she knows all these and knows how to get through
It is well. From the proposal video, you could tell that she wasn't comfortable with it
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DeleteDespite all the public backlash, I am a female and I am a feminist AND I agree with the steps taken by the army. This was all forms of distasteful and tacky, especially in uniform with another uniformed TRAINEE. Kissing and all that. Just distasteful and highly UNPROFESSIONAL pls.
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DeleteMany do not understand the jobs they are in and behaviour expected
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DeleteYes you are right. That is why there are rules nof engagement
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ReplyDeleteDid I see no.2 well? So, if I join Army, I'm not to marry till after serving for 3 years? Hmmmmm
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's true
DeleteYes
DeleteYes it's true. And note that this rule applies to both male and female and is not gender specific!
DeleteWhen I saw the video, I was full of excitement. I embraced the relationship with love. However, going through the rules and regulations of Nigerian Army as regards a situation like this, I would rather appeal to the Nigerian Army authorities to please tender justice with mercy. I recall during a friend's wedding - it was a military colorful wedding. When I approached him to take my cap on his Military uniform, he said, "No, it is against the rules; we don't that in the military".
ReplyDeletetemper justice with mercy not tender or tamper
DeleteSmall proposal like this, one is arrested.
ReplyDeleteAs hunger full ground make person fall in love nah.
ReplyDeleteHope na genuine love...
Madam soldier make you beg 'em and serve your punishment. God dey.
Yikpata my camp years back during NYSC..
ReplyDeleteMy hostel has No bathroom,no toilet;Kai I black within three weeks due to excess hot sun😀😀😀
Military isn't easy;too many code of conduct.
@MARTINS
I don't even know what to say in regards to this. In the video once could tell that she wasn't comfortable. I just pity her to be honest.
ReplyDeleteIs it that she wasn't aware of these rules or what? I hope their love will stand the test of time because she is in for a very tough ride.
ReplyDeleteShe should have known better. Why go against the ethics of your job when you know the consequences. I hope they'll be lenient on her with the punishment.
ReplyDeleteWhy should they be lenient on her, because she is a woman or because she is ignorant of the law?
DeleteBelieve me, this is the only thing still keeping our military. Their strict rules and the discipline to follow the rules, it’s the only reason why me and you don’t look at them the way we look at police.
Chai....
ReplyDeleteI wish the couple cokes out stronger and I ask for strength for the Lady to serve all punishment that will/has be meted out to her
ReplyDeleteReally feel for her.
ReplyDeleteSo hilarious 🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteOh well..... their rules, their rules. She should have known better
ReplyDeleteMilitary and their rules shaa.
ReplyDeleteThere reason was in order, in whatever space we find ourselves it's dutiful to abide by the rules and conditions. And the military is one of such.
ReplyDeleteAs much as it was a sad development.
Na wah,she should have known better.
ReplyDeleteWe should also understand that like everything else, the society is patriarchy by nature with so much misogyny.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Lawyer Kunle sef? 🤔
ReplyDeleteThe name Yikpata though.... It sounds like turn the pant around 🤦🏿♂️
ReplyDeleteCute Abiola was just released after a month. These people follow their rules. Hope she comes out with her head
ReplyDeleteWell I hope they release her and don't spoil things btw her and the guy..
ReplyDeleteShe should know these rules and should have advised the guy better ways to go about it na, all these surprise engagement sha