By Ogechi Okorie
The Nigerian Army has reacted to the alleged killing of the manager of Hotel Royal Damgrete in Umuahia by some of its personnel.
Precise Post recalls that Sahara Reporters had reported that some personnel of the Nigerian Army have allegedly brutally killed one of the section managers of Hotel Royal Damgrete, Umuahia, Abia State, where a Nigerian Air Force cadet reportedly drowned in the swimming pool.
The manager identified as Mr Achimugu James Etubi from Kogi State was the head of the food and beverage department of the hotel located on Factory Road, Umuahia.
However, the reaction as contained in a statement released via official X account of Nigerian Army Headquarters on Sunday, e-signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, hinted among others, that the Chief of Army Staff has ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and bring to book, anyone found culpable.
The statement reads in full:
The Nigerian Army (NA) is deeply concerned by the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of a hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, as reported in some online media. In response to this unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the facts and bring to book, anyone found culpable.
The NA extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased Manager Mr Achimugu James Etubi and the Nigerian Air Force Officer Cadet Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyemereche and assure the public that every effort will be made to ensure that justice is served. The Army is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline, and therefore any personnel found culpable of wrongdoing will face appropriate legal sanctions.
Furthermore, the NA reaffirms its unwavering dedication to safeguarding the security of all citizens. We remain steadfast in our mission to promote lasting peace and security throughout Nigeria.
The Nigerian Army is resolute in its pursuit of truth and justice, and we will keep the public informed at the conclusion of the investigation.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Major General
Director Army Public Relations
14 April 2024
