Torture Of Ex-Army Corporal: Nigerian Army Seeks Support From Amnesty International For Justice

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigerian Army has vowed to insure justice for its serving and retired personnel from any form of terror and inhuman Treatment.

It has, therefore, called on relevant international organizations, including Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court, to take immediate action over the torture of a retired military officer, Corporal Toriola Adewale.

It stated that Simon Ekpa and other IPOB/ Biafra Liberation Army should be held accountable for the brutal torture of Corporal Adewale, who honorably retired from the Nigerian Army six years ago.

In a press statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigerian Army pointed out that villainous acts of terror by Simon Ekpa and his accomplices must come to an end, as justice will soon catch up with them. “They can run, but they can not hide forever.”

Explaining the heinous act, General Nwachukwu explained that the Nigerian Army has taken serious note of a disturbing video circulating online, posted by the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of IPOB, Simon Ekpa.

He urged Nigerians to disregard this malicious video and stand united against the vile acts of terrorism perpetrated against Nigerians, and particularly, the good and law-abiding people of South East Nigeria by IPOB terrorists.

“It is no gainsaying that an overwhelming majority of Nigerians in the South East and across the nation have already rejected the criminal propaganda spread by IPOB.

“In response to these threats, the Nigerian military, in close collaboration with other security agencies, has recently intensified operations aimed at eradicating terrorism and insurgency in the Southeast and other parts of the country.

“The recent annihilation of key terrorist leaders in identified terrorists’ strongholds is clearly indicative of this commitment.

“The savage treatment of innocent citizens like ex-corporal Toriola and other law-abiding Nigerians must not be treated with levity.

“Nigerian Army will remain steadfast in protecting all Nigerians, including its retired and active personnel from such terror.”