Two soldiers who were caught on camera assaulting a civilian in Rivers State have been arrested by the Nigerian Army.

A statement released by the acting deputy director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that the soldiers involved in that unprofessional conduct have been clearly identified and arrested.

The 31-second viral video shows two soldiers beating a half-n3ked man with belts in a room. The brutalised young man could be heard shouting, “Abeg, I will confess” while the soldiers continued to beat and kick him with their boots.

Danjuma said that the Nigerian Army remains a professional force that conducts its activities in adherence to established rules of engagement and respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry. Thus, no form of infraction would be condoned from erring personnel.

He added that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has directed that a full-scale investigation be conducted immediately and has vowed to ensure that no stone will be left unturned to sanction those involved.

He appealed to well-meaning members of the public are encouraged to continue to provide credible information on such unprofessional conduct, as the Division is poised to be more responsive to the public. This is one unfortunate isolated case that would be expeditiously dealt with.