The army denies the accusations of abandonment on the well -being of the widows, on sexual harassment

The army denies the accusations of abandonment on the well -being of the widows, on sexual harassment

Abuja (basic reporter) The Nigerian army denied the accusations of abandonment of the widows of the fallen soldiers while raising concerns about sexual harassment and corruption during the elaboration of the benefits of death, as claimed by some online publications on May 18, 2025.

A declaration by the interim director of the Army Public Relations, said Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Alele, contrary to the claims of abandonment, the Nigerian army institutionalized a robust well -being system that provides death benefits to the next west of the deceased staff.

The declaration states in some parts: “The attention of the Nigerian army was attracted by a publication made via Instagram by @hausaroom and @punchNewspaper on May 18, 2025, supporting the negligence of the widows of fallen soldiers and lifting the families when the sex cylinders occurred during their jokes for families. Find the disturbing publication and therefore necessary to face and clarify the issues raised.

“Contrary to the claims of abandonment, the Nigerian army institutionalized a robust system of wellness that provides death benefits to the next mezzatura (NOK) of the deceased staff. These benefits include the manna paid by the military pension committee while the Nigerian army, the save goods for death, the insurance group for death (Nawis), the Nawis, the Beneoust Finds, the Beneouust, Finds, the Beneouust Farraccia Mance.

“In addition to the financial benefits highlighted, the Nigerian army manages a solid studio bags for children of the deceased staff. This program supports the beneficiaries up to the level of tertiary education. This simply strengthens the commitment of the Nigerian army for long -term well -being of the families of the fallen soldiers.”

Basic journalists report that the Nigerian army has requested those who made these accusations to kindly come forward with facts that specify the details of the benefits that have not been received with the identity of the deceased staff involved, so that the appropriate registers can be verified and any legitimate concern addressed accordingly. Without concrete details or formal complaints presented through official channels, it is difficult to verify or resolve any case effectively if present.

The declaration also stated that, “on the accusations of sexual harassment during the processing of the benefits of the deceased staff, it is important to say that the Nigerian army assumes all the accusations of sexual harassment or extortion very seriously. Action.

“While we sympathize with the emotional and socio -economic challenges faced by some widows of our fallen heroes, we will appreciate the cooperation of people concerned to verify the facts and officially commit ourselves before spreading untreated statements that could undermine public trust or cause anguish to the other affected families. The Nigerian army remains firmly in supporting the well -being of his staff and their families, both in service.