1. 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.
2. The general public is hereby notified that the outcome of the investigation will be made known when concluded.
JOHN ENENCHE
Major General
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
14 July 2020.