The Nigerian Army while reacting to the video and threats issued to Warri women in Delta State Nigeria,put out a series of tweets its verified twitter handle @HQNigerianarmy, saying the soldiers were arrested at the 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State on Friday.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it would not tolerate any form of irresponsibility and indiscipline on the part of any of its personnel.
“The general public should be assured that the investigations will be swift and fair in accordance with applicable military laws.
“The outcome of the investigations will determine the most appropriate disciplinary measures that can be taken in the circumstances.
“Soldiers in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State today 3 April 2020 and further investigation is ongoing.”
The threat by the two soldiers on Warri women after some youths protested the killing of one Joseph Pesso who was reported to have allegedly killed by security operatives.
The late Joseph was alleged to have refused stopping at a checkpoint by the operatives who were monitoring the 14-days lockdown order by the state government, and after some chasing, he was allegedly shot and killed.