Air Force Confirm Arrest Of Officers In Viral Video Flogging Curfew Defaulters In Osun
The Nigerian Air Force has announced that the officers captured in a viral video dehumanizing and assaulting curfew defaulters in Osun state have been arrested.
Recall that military personnel were seen in a viral video flogging curfew defaulters after making the alleged offenders to swim in muddy water, thus, sparking widespread condemnation of the act.
In a statement released on Wednesday via its official Twitter handle, the Niģerian Air Force said:
”The attention of Nigeria Air Force has been drawn to a video showing some personnel flogging/meting out corporal punishment on suspected hoodlums involved in criminal activities during the imposed curfew in Ilesha.
“We wish to inform the general public that Nigeria Air Force has identified all the personnel involved in the incident & placed them on close arrest, while investigation to determine their level culpability has commenced, after which appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.“
Nigeria Air Force as a professional & disciplined force, does not condone such irresponsible acts & has zero tolerance for human rights violations, in whatever guise, even against suspected criminals; as all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
“The acts depicted in the video are at variance with our core values, as we place high premium on the rights of citizens. We wish to reassure that our personnel have been directed on professional conduct to ensure security, whilst remaining accountable to the Nigerian people.”
