{"id":163219,"date":"2025-05-19T22:57:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-army-orders-probe-into-alleged-assault-of-police-officer-in-ebonyi"},"modified":"2025-05-20T00:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:03:57","slug":"nigerian-army-orders-probe-into-alleged-assault-of-police-officer-in-ebonyi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerian-army-orders-probe-into-alleged-assault-of-police-officer-in-ebonyi","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Army orders probe into alleged assault of police officer in Ebonyi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the alleged assault of a police officer by soldiers in the Mgbom N\u2019Achara community of Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.<\/p>\n<p>This directive follows reports that Detective Ngene was hospitalized after allegedly suffering a brutal assault by soldiers while on duty in the community.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on May 1, 2025, during a community gathering in the Mgbom N\u2019Achara Okposi area, where residents had convened to elect a new traditional ruler.<\/p>\n<p>Detective Ngene, attached to the Ebonyi State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and a native of the Mgbom N\u2019Achara Autonomous Community, Okposi, provided a detailed account of the events.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that he was conducting an undercover operation at the election held at Mgbom Central School, where voters were being screened according to local customs to select a new traditional ruler.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, emphasised the Army\u2019s unwavering commitment to professionalism and accountability, particularly during engagements involving civil authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is in line with the Nigerian Army\u2019s commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Col. Anele assured the public that the investigation would be thorough and impartial, and that any soldier found culpable would face appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with military regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the investigation is ongoing, we urge all law-abiding citizens to remain calm. Details of the investigation will be made public to ensure transparency and accountability,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>The Army reiterated its dedication to maintaining peace, national security, and public trust in the performance of its constitutional duties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the alleged assault of a police officer by soldiers in the Mgbom N\u2019Achara community of Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. 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