Six soldiers court-martialled in Ibadan for murder, sexual relationship with spouses of other military personnel

Six soldiers, including a major, captain and two lieutenants, are currently standing trial before a general court martial at 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State, for alleged offences ranging from murder to sexual relationship with spouses of other military personnel.

The military men appeared before a six-man panel set up by the General Officer Commanding for the division, Major General Laz Ilo. Other alleged offences preferred against the accused soldiers include manslaughter, stealing and negligence of performance of military duties.
Other soldiers standing trial before panel, led by Brig. Gen Ibikunle Raji, include one corporal and one private. The offences were said to have been committed at various units under the 2 Division of Nigerian Army.

The other members of the panel are Col Jimoh Audu, Lt. Col Kenneth Emefiele, Lt. Col Aliyu Emekoma, Major James Mimiola and the judge advocate, Major Diepiriye Biambo.
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