About 18 soldiers serving with the Joint Task Force code named Operation Restore Order in Borno State and the Special Task Force also known as Operation Safe Heaven in Plateau State are to be disciplined for aiding members of the dreaded Islamic sect, the Boko Haram, and others in the course of their duties.
Both JTF and STF were deployed to the two states following the menace of insurgents groups in the country. While the JTF is battling with Boko Haram in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, especially following the imposition of emergency rule in the three north-eastern states, the STF has been tackling Fulani herdsmen who have laid siege to Plateau state for the past 10 years.
The soldiers, comprising one officer and 17 junior ranks are to be tried under charges termed communication with the enemies.
The General Officer Commanding 3 Armored Division of Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen. Eboibowei Awala, inaugurated the General Court Martial at the 3 Armourd Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos on Monday.
Awala, speaking during the convening of the court-martial said part of their offenses included cowardly behaviour, murder and manslaughter, adding that they were duly investigated by the military police.