The Nigerian Army has arrested two soldiers alleged to have been involved in stealing some armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
In a press statement on its X handle on Wednesday, the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu assured thatia thorough investigation would be carried out. And if the soldiers are found guilty of committing the crime, they’ll face the full wrath of the law.
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The statement reads, “The Nigerian Army (NA) is deeply concerned about the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
“This act of criminality, which was prevented by the proactive intervention of vigilant troops and private security operatives on duty at the refinery, is totally unacceptable and highly regrettable. It does not, therefore, represent the ethics and values of the NA.
“The two suspects have been identified and are currently under custody.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the two suspects were hired by a civilian contractor simply identified as Mr Smart, who claimed he wanted to recover some Armoured cables he had left behind on the refinery’s premises. Unknown to the soldiers, the said contractor, sensing trouble as they approached the security post, excused himself from the vehicle and bolted, leaving them behind.
“Further investigations are ongoing to fully ascertain the depth of culpability of the apprehended soldiers.
“Additionally, the stolen cables have been recovered and are in safe custody.
“The NA wishes to reassure the general public that appropriate disciplinary measures would be meted out to the culprits, as no act of criminality will be condoned amongst its personnel.
This assurance implies that the soldiers involved in stealing the armoured cables will be given a fair hearing. Appropriate disciplinary measures would be meted out to them if eventually found guilty of committing the crime.