The Nigerian Army’s 82 Division has launched an investigation into a recent confrontation between soldiers and civilians along the Nsukka–Igbo Eze South Road in Enugu State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the Division, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, in Enugu.
According to Ayeni, the clash occurred during a routine security operation carried out by personnel deployed in the Igbo Eze South Local Government Area.
A video of the incident, which surfaced on social media, drew public attention to the altercation.
“While such checks are critical to ensuring public safety, the Division treats all allegations of misconduct by its personnel with the utmost seriousness,” Ayeni said.
He added that a comprehensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
The findings, he assured, will be made public, and any soldier found culpable will face disciplinary measures in line with military regulations.
Lt.-Col. Ayeni further stressed the Division’s commitment to professionalism, the strict application of the Rules of Engagement, and respect for the military’s Code of Conduct in all operations.
“The Division remains fully committed to upholding transparency and accountability, as well as maintaining strong civil-military relations,” he noted.
Ayeni thanked members of the public and the media for drawing attention to the matter and urged continued vigilance to promote responsible security oversight.
