While inaugurating the Court Martial, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Major General Hassan Dada, said that the court-martial is one of the vehicles used by the military to instil discipline in its personnel and that the accused remained innocent until proven otherwise after going through the court martial and given due fair hearing.
“Let me assure you that this court-martial will be guided by the principle of natural justice and fair hearing as encapsulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended and other extant laws and procedures related to your trial,” he said. “The court is free from any external influences, and we will ensure adequate time and facilities to ensure you defend yourselves.”
The GOC called on the defence counsel to avoid unnecessary adjournment which would make the cases drag. The court martial has Colonel Usman Ahmad, as President leading 10 members. It also has a Judge Advocate, Captain S.A. Sadiq, to duly advise the panel as the proceedings continue.
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