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Injured soldiers alledges preferential treatment of civilians by Army hospital authorities
Soldiers wounded in the frontline fight against Boko Haram terrorists currently receiving treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna alledged have alledged preferential treatment of civilians to them.
Though they are receiving treatment free of charge, they expressed disappointment over the level of care they receive.
They said the upgrade of the facility was worthwhile, they however, appealed to the Federal Government and the military authorities to improve on their treatment, so that they can go back to battle field.
Speaking with newsmen on Friday, the said, they were protecting “the territorial integrity of the country as best as they could while on the field in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where Boko Haram insurgents attacked them.
“Unfortunately, we are not being supported the way we ought to by the government,” one of them said.
“I was shot in the leg in Maiduguri, and in the process, I fractured my arm.
“Even though I was given care at Maiduguri before I was transported to Kaduna, I am, however, still in pain.
“My hand is healing gradually, but I am still having problems with my leg, where I was shot,” he said.
Another wounded soldier observed that the hospital gives priority attention to civilians because they pay for.treatments given to them compared to theirs that was free of charge.
“You know, because our treatment is free, they tend to take better care of the civil patients than us, maybe because they are paying. We are suffering,” he said.
Responding to the allegations, Col. Idimah was quick to say, “It is a lie.”
He explained that when wounded soldiers are brought from the war front, they are given care package at an arrival party to appreciate their effort.
Col. Idimah added that more consultants have been added to give adequate attention and cater for them.
“Recently, we employed about 12 more consultants, including four orthopaedic surgeons to promptly handle their cases.
“Their feeding is greatly enhanced to aid their recovery; and we have established a ranch to rear animals for their feeding.”
Recently, the German government helped us establish a trauma centre, which is known all over Africa and provided adequate funding for their prompt treatment and rehabilitation.
Wounded soldiers, who arrive at the hospital, are scheduled for surgery within 24 hours,” he said.
He also explained that disabled soldiers wounded in action are trained in computer skills to make them relevant, and soldiers discharged from the hospital are given transport fare to return to their units.
“These are all things put in place to improve their lives.
“In fact, even recently, the Chief of Army Staff hosted the wounded soldiers to a party,” he said.
However, for many of the wounded soldiers, apart from the state of their treatment, they are concerned over the non-payment of their allowances, and appealed to the military authorities to expedite the process.
“We want to call on the military authorities to pay us our allowances so that we can attend to the needs of our families.
“We have done our part, we have served our country and almost lost our lives, so they should also do their part and provide us with our allowances,” one of the soldiers said.
As public outrage continue to trail the killing of travelers in Uromi, Edo State on Thursday 27th March, 2025, the Nigerian Police authorities in the State has announced the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the killing.
The victims said, to be hunters were travelling to the Northern part of the country when mob swooped and killed them on suspicion that they are Fulani kidnapper.
The Police said, they are 16 powers and all of them were killed.
The Spokesman for the Police Command, Moses Yamu said some persons have been arrested in connection with the attack.
“In the course of investigations, fourteen (14) suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime, while an emergency meeting was convened with stakeholders and members of the community to address the situation,” Yamu said in a statement on Friday.
Narrating how the incident happened, the Edo Police Command said it occurred when a “truck with registration number KKF 225 XA coming from Port Harcourt, conveying 25 travellers from Elele, a suburb of Rivers State, was accosted by some vigilante group members at Uromi, and some of the travelers who found in possession of locally made dane guns were arrested”.
“While this was ongoing, some vigilante members raised an alarm of them being suspected kidnappers, which led some members and passersby in the community to attack and lynch sixteen (16) of the occupants while the truck conveying them was equally burnt.
“Police operatives attached to the Uromi Division got wind of the incident and swiftly stormed the scene where ten (10) of the travelers were rescued, two of whom sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to a hospital where they are currently positively responding to treatment.”
Yamu said a unit of Police Mobile Force personnel with other command tactical teams had been deployed to the area to forestall a breakdown of law and order.
The police said “investigations continue” over the incident and cautioned “against any form of reprisal attacks”.
The new Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman has sent a strong warning to criminals operating in the State and vowed that his tenure as a Police boss would change the tide for them or else they should relocate elsewhere.
He sent this warning after he assumed office upon his posting to the State, insisting that criminal elements should stay clear of the State or be ready to incur the full weight of the command.
He said the command under his watch will engage a high level of professional standards in effectively policing the state calling on well meaning individual and critical stakeholders to partner with him in ensuring crime free Niger State.
According to the CP, he is already aware of the activities of youth restiveness and other criminal activities in Minna the state capital assuring that he will make the state unbearable for them.
Speaking through the Command Public Relation Officer (PPRO), while Fielding Question from Journalists at the Police headquarters in Minna Friday, Wasiu Abiodun,SP insisted that the command will not fold its hands to watch some disgruntled elements engaging in an act that will breach the security of the people.
He underscores his command preparedness to ensure the maintenance of law and order in policing the command through community related policing appealing to officers and men of the command to leave above board in making Niger State unsafe for criminal minded elements.
In his words,” as you know, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman just took over the mantle of the command on Thursday the 27th, of March 2025.
“He addressed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and other sectional heads of the Command. He assured them of building on the legacy of his Predecessor CP Ebenezer Shawulu Danmaman.
“He also requested that they should extend their hands of fellowship to him for him to succeed in chasing and curtail the activities of these miscreants to the barest level in Minna the capital of Niger State.”
Speaking on the Command’s preparedness to ensure crime free eid ul-Fitr celebration, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman disclosed that the command will deploy enough personnel to all praying grounds across the state. This according to him is to ensure the safety of worshipers.
He warned parents and guardians in the state to monitor the activities of their wards and children to guard against any act that will bring them to face the wrath of the law.
While appreciating men and officers of the Command for their professional resilience in the maintenance of law and order, CP Abdullahi Elleman warned that he has zero tolerance for any act of unprofessional conducts that will bring the Command to ridicule.
In a bid to strengthen security of lives and property and to foster peaceful coexistence in Ijumu Local Government Area, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command CP Miller G. Dantawaye, convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, within the Local Government, to address pressing security concerns and enhance community Policing efforts.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ovye Aya, made available to CAPITAL POST on Tuesday, said, the meeting was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, Rtd, the representative of the Department of State Services (DSS); the member, representing Ijumu, at the State House of Assembly, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, the Chairman of the Local Government, the Olujumu of Ijumu, as well as members of Miyetti Allah.
In his address, the CP emphasized the importance of collaboration in tackling insecurity. He called for intelligence-sharing between residents and Security Agencies, stressing that law enforcement alone cannot ensure safety without community support. He called for the effective collaboration between the Police and their host community.
He further assured of involving immigration agencies to monitor and regulate movement as well as Proper documentation that will enhance accountability and reduce security threats within the Local Government.
The meeting also addressed land ownership rights, the role of traditional institutions, and the need for structured conflict resolution. The CP urged all parties to respect existing leadership structures and seek peaceful resolutions through dialogue.
Reaffirming the Police unwavering commitment to professionalism and human rights, the CP warned against lawlessness, stating that Security Agencies are fully prepared to take action against any individual or group threatening the peace in the area. He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly.
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