The Nigerian Army is to investigate the alleged Involvement of its personnel in the death of the Manager of a Hotel in Umuahia, the Abia Hotel, James Erubi.
Some personnel of the Nigerian Army were said to have brutally tortured Etubi which resulted in his death and reportedly drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool.
A statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered a probe into the death.
Nwachukwu said the Army is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline, and that any personnel found culpable of wrongdoing will face appropriate legal sanctions.
He expressed deep concern over the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death stated that the
Army is resolute in its pursuit of truth and justice, and we will keep the public informed at the conclusion of the investigation.
Nwachukwu extended the condolences of the Nigerian Army to the families of the deceased manager, Mr Achimugu James Etubi and the Nigerian Air Force Officer, Cadet Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyemereche and assured members of the public that every effort will be made to ensure that justice is served.