The Nigerian Military on Tuesday said it was investigating a viral video alleging maltreatment of one Seaman Haruna Goshit (a naval rating) by a senior naval officer.
Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche, in a statement said in line with global best practices, the Military High Command had commenced investigation into the viral video with a view to unraveling the true state of affairs
“The attention of the Nigerian Military has been drawn to a video trending in some quarters alleging maltreatment of one Seaman Haruna Goshit (a naval rating) by a senior naval officer.
“In the viral video, the said naval rating stated how he was unjustly maltreated by a superior senior naval officer.
“However, in line with global best practices, the Military High Command has commenced investigation on the viral video with a view to unraveling the true state of affairs,” Enenche said.
He assured the general public that the outcome of the investigation would be made known when concluded.