The House of Representatives Committee on Navy is investigating alleged unlawful detention of Seaman Abbas Haruna for nearly six years on the instruction of one Brigadier General MS Adamu, with a pledge to ensuring that all those involved in the saga are made to face the full consequences of their actions.
The Committee Chairman, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, PhD OON. disclosed this on Monday via his verified X account.
The ordeal of Seaman Abbas, as narrated by his wife, Mrs Hussaina Iliyasu on ‘Berekete’, a Human Rights Television program, started in 2018 when he was drafted on joint operations in Sarti Baruwa Taraba State, where he was to serve under the command of Brigadier MS Adamu, but a misunderstanding ensued between the duo, leading to his detention under inhuman condition for several years without proper trial as enshrined in the Armed Forces Act 2004 Law of the Federation of Nigeria.
The inhuman treatment meted on the naval personnel over a minor misunderstanding with his superior army officer, had made many audience in the studio to shed tears while the wife was narrating her husband’s ordeal.
The degree of heartlessness exhibited by Brigadier General MS Adamu as alleged to his subordinate over a minor incident drew widespread condemnation from millions of conscious Nigerians.
The story of Seaman Abbas Haruna, monitored on ‘Berekete’ has prompted the House of Representatives Committee on Navy to wade into the matter with the view of unfolding the truth and upholding the integrity of our military and the right of every individual under the extant law of the land. Additionally, the need to also fish out all officers involved and follow up with the military hierarchy to ensure everyone who has a hand in the gross violation of Seaman Abbas’ rights are decisively brought to book.
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