Military dismisses naval rating Abbas Haruna for misconduct

Oct. 3, 2024 - Vanguard

By Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Wednesday that a Military General Court-Martial found Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna guilty of three charges: disobedience to orders, resisting arrest, and offences relating to public service property. He was eventually tried by a general court-martial from 20 December 2022 to 7 February 2023.

Brig General Gusau pointed out that the trial of Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna by the general court-martial was based on the authority that, as serving personnel, he was subject to military laws. “At the end of the proceedings, the general court-martial found the ex-rating guilty on the three counts.

“Notwithstanding, he was appropriately charged, tried, found guilty, and sentenced on three count charges presented before the general court-martial...