- His dismissal was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the amended 1999 Constitution
M. Nasiru, a Petty Officer in the Nigerian Navy, has been dismissed for theft.
His dismissal was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the amended 1999 Constitution, the Armed Forces Act (Rules of Procedure) 1972, and other applicable laws.
A military signal obtained by indicates that Nasiru allegedly stole from a retired naval rating who had provided lodging for him and his family in Lokoja, Kogi State.
It reads, “Accused and charged for stealing the following: 30 pieces wrappers and 3 veils, 1 Maxi generator, 40 empty gallons of 25 liters, all items valued at 600,000.
“Stolen from [the] house of one Mrs Jumai Idris who accommodated him and his family in her 3 bedroom flat in Lokoja town, for free.
“The woman is a retired rating presently working in Abuja at the time of her return, she discovered the missing items, she tried contacting the PO who has already packed out but to no avail hence she reported the incident to the naval authority to enable her recover her items.”