Chief Of Army Staff Orders Immediate Release Of Detained Female Soldier

The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, has ordered the immediate release of the female soldier, Hannah Sofiat, who was detained for accepting NYSC member’s marriage proposal while wearing the army uniform, Siggy reports.

According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a source at Army Headquarters said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), had on Saturday, order the immediate release of the detained soldier.

According to the source, this is inline with the COAS vision to have a professional Nigerian army ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of the country.

The female soldier had earlier been detained for violating military rules and regulations by getting involved in a public display of an “amorous relationship” with a paramilitary trainee — a corps member.

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