Anger Grows After Army General Shamefully Beat Up Couple In Abuja; Calls For His Probe Intensify

Major General GS Mohammed should be thoroughly sanctioned and disciplined if found guilty of assaulting a couple in Abuja, according to Nigerians.

The allegation should not be swept under the carpet by the military authorities those who spoke on the issue said on Thursday.

A video of General Mohammed alongside his aides allegedly attacking the couple in the nation’s capital recently went vital on social media, prompting well-meaning Nigerians to call for accountability on the part of the officers.

Nigerians’ demand is coming on the heels of assurance by the Nigerian Army that an investigation is currently going on to ascertain what actually transpired between the Two Stars General and the couple, Vershima Mker &  Lami Jennifer Iorvihi.

Responding to the incident Army spokesman Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said the Army is aware of the alleged assault and has ordered an investigation to the issue.

According to Nwachukwu, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS, has directed that the matter be investigated as soon as the video went viral, saying because “we don’t know what led to the exchange” it will be impossible to do something immediately.

He said, “The Chief of Army Staff has directed investigation into the matter. But we have not been able to ascertain the veracity of the video now because we were not privileged or privy to the incident that led to the altercation

“So I can’t make further comments other than the fact that the Chief of Army Staff has directed that it should be investigated. You know you can have a video of where there was an exchange but we don’t know what led to the exchange.

“Maybe when the army hears from the major general, then we will know what actually transpired. So right now, the Chief of Army Staff has directed that we should investigate it.”

Since the video went viral, not a few Nigerians have criticised General Mohammed for his shameful behavior, which they insist did not befit a senior officer of his rank.

The couple on their part has called for General Mohammed’s dismissal for allegedly subjecting them to physical and mental abuse.

Those familiar with what happened said General Mohammed and his aides decided to harass the couple after their vehicle overtook the General’s convoy.

They however insist that the road belongs to Nigerians and not exclusive of the General, saying bearing this in mind General Mohammed should have handled the situation differently, and that with his high ranking position in the Armed Forces he is expected to be above board no matter the situation. He behaved so lowly, and brought the military to disrepute by his shameful behavior, according to other persons who spoke on the issue.

Commenting on his X handle E.J.@Enwagboso said “@HQNigerianArmy, this is completely unacceptable. This is one of the reasons that many Nigerians don’t like force officers in the country.”

Also, Philemon KUZA @attamakuzawhile describing the incident as oppressive said “When Nigerians are serious, we all will rise against Oppressive Forces>”

On his part Aji Bussu Onye Mpiawa azụ 🇨🇮@AfamDeluxo said this is unacceptable saying such incident could only happened in Nigeria “Lol. An Army Major? Only in Nigeria. Tụfịakwa! He said.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident Ê£ΊŤ@simpleiykejnr said this is a “Very shameful act! A higher ranking officer watching this happen… I don’t care what the driver did. Military should never involve in violence against their citizens.”

Ọ́chichi@VC_Ekezie @HQNigerianArmy said “this is unacceptable. The Love and confidence that the citizens of this country have for/on you must not be diminished by acts like this.”

Meanwhile, not a few Nigerians insist that the outcome of the ongoing investigations by the Army authorities will prove whether erring officers could actually be disciplined when they go haywire in public disgracing their commission.