Army 6 Division Denies Report of Power Struggle, Welfare Neglect
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Warri, has denied media reports of power struggle, welfare neglect and extortion at 90 Battalion, Koko.
The denial was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations.
It said “while the Division would not want to join issues with online merchants spreading this unsubstantiated and malicious falsehood, in a desperate attempt to blackmail the command structure in the Battalion, it is important to set the records straight.
“For the records, postings and deployments in the Nigerian Army are routine exercises, essentially carried out without recourse to any primordial considerations, including religion and loyalty, as alleged. The misgiving that the Battalion posts soldiers on duty based on such considerations is not only unfounded but malicious, and should be seen as a desperate attempt at institutional and command blackmail.”
The statement said that the Nigerian Army remains a professional force with zero tolerance for corruption, welfare abuse, religious-based postings and any form of malfeasance within its ranks.
“It is also important to stress that the Commanding Officer of the Battalion has been discharging his command responsibilities in the most professional manner within the available resources.”
It added that the Nigerian Army has established procedures for handling administrative complaints in the and this cascades down to the Battalion level.
“Therefore, erring personnel resorting to any other means could be deemed as engaging in a desperate attempt at institutional blackmail and should be disregarded in all intents and purposes. However, it is important to stress that where there are noticeable infractions, these will be investigated appropriately.”
It enjoined the public to disregard “these unsubstantiated allegations and rest assured that any reported malfeasance will be properly investigated, particularly the one that borders on extortion.”
“The good people of the Niger Delta Region are also reassured that the Division will continue to prioritise security and safety at all times.”
