The military authority is set to probe the alleged extortion of drivers on Maiduguri-Gamboru Ngala Road in Borno by soldiers.
Already, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has given an order to that effect.
According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the order for a probe followed the complaint by a man, who identified himself as “DanBorno” on his Twitter account.
Usman made this known in a statement he issued on Sunday.
DanBorno alleged that soldiers collected N300,000 from each truck driver to escort the long queue of vehicles on that road.
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Usman’s statement reads: “The Nigerian Army has noted with great concern an allegation of complacency and extortion against soldiers
“Consequent upon this, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T.Y. Buratai, has ordered for immediate investigation over these allegations.
“The Nigerian Army as a professional military institution thrives on discipline, selflessness and dedication to duty and operates within the confines of the laws, Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement.
“It would not tolerate any act of misdemeanour by any of its personnel.
“Similarly, we encourage members of the public to take advantage of our toll free telephone number 193 to report any observed lapses or allegation against any officer or soldier.”
