The Nigerian Army has arrested soldiers in a viral video who threatened to forcefully sleep with women in Warri, Delta state and infect them with HIV over the killing of their colleague.
The video which had trended on social media recently was vehemently condemned by Nigerians.
In response to the condemnation, the Army announced the arrest on its Twitter handle on Friday, April 3.
“Soldiers in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State today 3 April 2020 and further investigation is ongoing,” the Army wrote in a tweet.
Delta state Government commended Nigerian Army high command for arresting the two soldiers who were caught on video unleashing mayhem on women and residents of Warri.
The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, said the soldiers were caught in an online video.
Aniagwu expressed worries that soldiers who were supposed to be highly disciplined would indulge in such acts of brutality and threats to women.
He said that the soldiers were reportedly arrested at the 9 Brigade Military Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday.
The commissioner said that the military was a special force known for its discipline and wondered where the errant soldiers got their training and orientation from.
He called on the people to remain peaceful and continue to obey government directives which, according to him, are designed to protect the people from the dreaded Coronavirus.
