The Nigerian Army has arraigned 25 soldiers and one officer at a military court in Enugu for various offences.
The General Officer, Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Major-Gen. Hassan Dada, inaugurated the court martial on Tuesday in Enugu.
He said the affected personnel are drawn from various formations in the division, which covers the South-East states and Cross River.
The GOC stressed that the court martial is one of the ways the military instills discipline among its personnel.
Dada said: “Let me assure you that this court-martial will be guided by the principle of natural justice and fair hearing as encapsulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended and to other extant laws and procedures related to your trial.
“The court is free from any external influences and we will ensure adequate time and facilities to ensure you defend yourselves.”
He urged the defence counsel to avoid unnecessary adjournment and time wasting.