The Nigerian Navy has pushed apart two squaddies for stealing Electrical Cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.

In an announcement made on hand to POLITICS NIGERIA, the navy noteworthy that the squaddies had been came across guilty of the offence after facing an Neat Room Trial.

The statement read; “Per Nigerian Navy’s (NA) commitment to upholding high traditional of professionalism, integrity and self-discipline, the NA needs to replace the stylish public on the of the investigation into the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024, involving Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani.”

“Sequel to an intensive investigation conducted in collaboration with the administration of the corporate, the 2 squaddies had been came across to like abandoned their accountability post and to be in unauthorized possession of the materials.”

“Therefore, they had been each charged for Failure to Function Defense pressure Responsibilities punishable below share 57, sub share (1) and Other Civil Offences punishable below share 114, sub share (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, the Rules of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.”

“They had been summarily tried. Sooner or later of the trial, the evidence in opposition to them changed into once equipped and they had been given the chance to expose their cases and defend themselves, but had been alternatively came across guilty of the costs levelled in opposition to them per militia prison pointers.”

“As an indication of NA’s zero-tolerance for misconduct and criminality within its ranks, the 2 squaddies had been pushed other than the NA with rapid enact and handed over to relevant authorities for extra prosecution.”

“This decisive movement underscores the NA’s resoluteness in affirming its institutional integrity and reputation.

The NA reassures the stylish public of its dedication to upholding integrity, self-discipline and accountability at all levels. We stay resolute in our accountability to provide protection to and advantage the nation with honor and dignity.”

“We inch the overall public to continue to learn our efforts in safeguarding national safety and promoting peace and steadiness across the nation.”