Military court convicts Major-General Adeniyi over viral video on Boko Haram
Major-General Olusegun Adeniyi has been convicted by a military court in Abuja, Peoples Gazette learnt on Monday.
Mr. Adeniyi was found guilty of violating military social media guidelines and ordered to be demoted by at least three years by the military tribunal that heard the matter in the nation’s capital.
Tokunbo Obanla, a Nigerian Army private who was arraigned alongside the military chief, was also found guilty and sentenced to 28 days of hard labour.
Both convictions would take effect subject to confirmation by the military board.
The verdict came about seven months after a video went viral on social media of Mr. Adeniyi complaining about a dearth of serviceable military equipment to combat Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast.
The major-general was summarily suspended from work by the Nigerian Army, which subsequently filed charges of military social media guideline violations against him.
The major-general strongly denied wrongdoings, with his lawyers saying today’s tribunal judgement would be appealed to higher military authorities.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
NPFL: Remo Stars clinch historic league title following win over Niger Tornadoes
They are the first privately-owned club to win the NPFL title since Julius Berger in 2000.
Africa
Union condemns attack on seven Nigerians in South Africa, alleges police complicity
The statement called on all Nigerians in South Africa to remain vigilant and peaceful during this critical time.
Abuja
IBB Golf Club: Wike directs new interim committee to begin work immediately
Mr Olayinka explained that the committee would be chaired by Peter Deshi and Yomi Oyelola as secretary.
States
Anambra 2025: Aguata LG stakeholders endorse Gov. Soludo for second term
Leader of Aguata stakeholders said Mr Soludo had touched every community with both physical and intangible projects.
NationWide
Aliko Dangote Foundation donates lifesaving ambulance to Mainland Hospital after 10-year wait
According to the statement, for over a decade, Mainland Hospital operated without a functional ambulance.
NationWide
NAF gets first serving professor of aerospace engineering
Mr Ejodame said the appointment was a landmark achievement for the NAF.
