The death sentences by firing squad passed on 66 soldiers in January and March 2015 by separate General Court Martials have been commuted to 10 years imprisonment each.
It will be recalled that 71 soldiers were arraigned on several charges in joint trials. The soldiers were arraigned on several count charges that include Criminal Conspiracy, Conspiracy to commit mutiny, Mutiny, Attempt to Commit an Offence (Murder), Disobedience to Particular Orders, Insubordinate Behaviour and False Accusation, amongst others.

They were tried, discharged on some charges but found guilty and convicted on other charges which included mutiny. Out of the number, 66 were found guilty on some of the count charges and sentenced to death, while 5 were discharged and acquitted and 1 was given 28 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL).

However, following series of petitions, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, ordered a legal review of the cases. The directive was carried out to examine the merit of each case. It was on the basis of the review and recommendations that the Chief of Army Staff commuted the death sentences of the 66 soldiers to 10 years jail term. The sentences are to run concurrently.

The cases of other soldiers are being reviewed and will be made public once the appropriate reviews are completed


Thank you.

SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations

http://army.mil.ng/Press-Release.html

lalasticlala Mynd44

Ok...atleast if dem don kill all d one wey dey battleground..dem go free dem

Purely political. The punishment for mutiny is death going by the military laws. It's a pity that we've succeeded in politicising the military.

Nice one. The army hierarchy should remember that #Dasukigate is still trending.

Ok

That's gracious enough.

hope they learn their lessons.

Smh... Failed state.

Smh

It will be recalled that 71 soldiers were arraigned on several charges in joint trials. The soldiers were arraigned on several count charges that include Criminal Conspiracy, Conspiracy to commit mutiny, Mutiny, Attempt to Commit an Offence (Murder), Disobedience to Particular Orders, Insubordinate Behaviour and False Accusation, amongst others.

More like treason which is punishable by death. They should thank there God.

Nice one from the general for such a pardon.

Kk

Ok

All join

They are supposed to be free since the money meant to equip them was stolen by Dasuki and Co.

A lot better

Better

what's the difference? Am sure they will prefer death sentence to this

after jailing them for ten years....what next?

You make them become hardened criminals who can only survive by orchestrating a commando-style robbery attack. At the end of the day, you have only succeded in solving a small problem and creating a bigger one.


This country is a joke

This is injustice..

Soldiers protested that they were poorly armed wereas jonathan and dasuki looted the money meanrnt for arms purchase and now, the soldiers are paying for it.

It won't be well with jonathan and dasuki

That is how GEJ administration would have slaughtered innocent soldiers for nothing, knowing fully well that all monies for arms were diverted to private pockets leaving the soldiers defenceless and demoralized!

Yet some sycophants will still call GEJ a hero! Smh. That sorry excuse for a human being. Shame on the clueless moronic GEJ

Punishment for mutiny in the military is death sentence. They should really thank God for this reprieve

Goood

ShowYourCertificate:
Purely political. The punishment for mutiny is death going by the military laws. It's a pity that we've succeeded in politicising the military.

and what amount to mutiny ?? Read on it very well before u speak trash

gadgetsngs:
what's the difference? Am sure they will prefer death sentence to this

Says who, abi most of them no get family ni?

good jugdment by d court

ShowYourCertificate:
Purely political. The punishment for mutiny is death going by the military laws. It's a pity that we've succeeded in politicising the military.

Thunder fire your yansh, if them kill them na you go be the first person to shout dictatorship... Typical factory fitted brain wailer...

Army

gadgetsngs:
what's the difference? Am sure they will prefer death sentence to this

I guess this is your feeble attempt to justify the wickedness, immorality and impunity of the past administration. Smh!

The money mean to equip them has been divert......and people in charge are free in town.....Nigeria with weak law