In a recent video on Arise Tv, the Nigerian Army has cleared Colonel IB Abdul Karim of sexual harassment allegations following an eight-month investigation into claims made by ex-Private Ruth, who served at the Cantonment Medical Center, Ojo.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
The investigation, which concluded in September 2024, found the officer not guilty of the accusations, which had sparked public outcry and brought attention to issues of sexual misconduct within the military.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking at a press conference, Army spokesperson Major General Onyenma Nwachukwu revealed that the investigation was thorough and based on an objective evaluation of all available evidence. “The investigation concluded that Colonel IB Abdul Karim did not commit the offense of sexual harassment as alleged by ex-Private Ruth. The findings were definitive and based on an objective evaluation of the available information,” Nwachukwu said.
The allegations first surfaced in January 2024 when ex-Private Ruth took to social media, accusing Colonel Karim of making unwanted sexual advances towards her, leading to her stigmatization within the ranks. Ruth further claimed that her refusal to comply resulted in threats to her life and professional mistreatment. The case drew significant attention due to ongoing concerns about sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the military.
Nwachukwu assured the public that the Army takes allegations of sexual harassment seriously but emphasized that the investigation’s outcome was based on factual evidence. Meanwhile, ex-Private Ruth has criticized the Army’s findings and continues to campaign for justice on social media, calling the discharge an injustice and questioning the investigation’s transparency.
According to him, “The investigation concluded that Colonel IB Abdul Karim did not commit the offense of sexual harassment as alleged by ex-Private Ruth Ogunleye. The findings were definitive and based on an objective evaluation of the available information.”…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
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