The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development commends the Nigerian Army for dehumanizing act committed by staff.

Oru Leonard

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (MYSD), said it has received full briefing from the Director General of the NYSC about the unfortunate incident that occurred on July 28, 2021 in Cross River State where a female youth Corper was dehumanized, has revealed in a video.

The Ministry disclosed that NYSC and the Army authorities has since commenced investigation of the said incident and the officer involved as evidenced by the statement released by the Army authorities.

“The statement by the Nigerian Army DHQ describing the dehumanizing of the Corps member as highly unprofessional and unacceptable is welcomed.

“The Ministry also condemns in very strong terms this incident. We believe and have been assured that the Army with its discipline and commitment to professional ethics will make sure justice is served”, a release from the Ministry stated.

The release advised that all Army and Para Military personnel be re-oriented and be asked to stop any such dehumanizing actions against Corps members across the country.

The Minister has also directed that henceforth close monitoring of all camps be intensified to avoid similar occurrences.