The Nigerian army has revealed reasons why a female soldier was arrested at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, after accepting a male Corps Member’s proposal.

Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, informed Punch that the female officer broke military rules by engaging in a public display of affection with a paramilitary trainee, a corps member.

After accepting a ring from a male corps member, as captured in a video that went viral a few days ago, the soldier was seen hugging and kissing him.

According to Nwachukwu, the female soldier broke military norms of behavior while on duty, and her actions amounted to taking advantage of her trainee.

He also asserted that if a male soldier proposed to a female corper during the NYSC parade, the public would be outraged and accuse the Army of coercion.

The army spokesperson said;

“The female soldier in question violated the following rules of the NA:

“1. Fraternization while on official duty at the NYSC camp. That is, indulging in an amorous relationship with a trainee.

“2. A personnel must have served for three years before he/she can qualify for marriage.

“3. She disobeyed the Armed Forces of Nigeria standing guidelines and directives for the use of Social Media.

“4. Indulging in romance while in uniform.

“5. Her conduct was prejudicial to good order and military discipline.

“All the above, if proven are in violation of extant laws with attendant disciplinary and penal implications.”

Nwachukwu, who would not remark on the expected punishment for the female soldier, did say that;

“The Nigerian Military like all others, has its disciplinary codes, distinct from that of the general society. Every personnel has voluntarily undertaken to be bound by this code.”

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