The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had set up a Board of Inquiry , and detained six soldiers over the brutality of a woman in Lagos state.
The incident occurred on 12 March in Odoguyan , Ikorodu area of Lagos .
It involved soldiers of 174 Battalion and the woman attacked has been identified in various reports as Ruth Orji .
The Punch had earlier reported that the Joint Legal Action Aids , which is representing her , has already sued the military authorities and asking for N 250m in damages .
In their reaction to the incident , the military authorities failed to disclose the names of the victim and her attackers .
The Division ’s spokesperson , Lt . - Col . Olaolu Daudu , in a statement said , “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division , Nigerian Army, has been drawn to the social media and Newspaper online reports on alleged brutalisation of a female by soldiers .
“ The incident occurred in Odoguyan , Ikorodu area of Lagos state involving soldiers of 174 Battalion on Sunday , March 12.
“ The alleged incident is highly regrettable , even as the division under the Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for inhumane treatment .
“ Discipline remains the bedrock of the Nigerian Military Profession.
“ It is quite disheartening when such incidences occur even though such incidences will not be treated with any laxity.
“ Consequently, a Board of Inquiry has been constituted by the Commander 9 Brigade , Brig . -Gen . Elias Attu.
“ This is to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident , determine the level of the soldiers’ involvement, submit its findings and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures which will be communicated .
“ The brutalised lady , name withheld , has been taken to hospital where she is responding to treatment .
“ The six soldiers, also names withheld , are being detained in regards to the incident .
“ The Division remains committed to its tasks as part of the constitutional mandate of the Nigerian Army.
“ The Division continues to enjoin all to be law abiding and count on their support and cooperation.
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