The Armed Forces of Nigeria announced on Saturday that 16 officers have been arrested over alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the officers’ actions were tied to frustrations stemming from repeated failures in promotion examinations and concerns over stalled career progression.
In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the conduct of the affected officers was described as falling short of the standards expected within the military.
Gusau further noted that some of the officers were already under investigation for various offences and were either facing trial or awaiting court proceedings.