Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Army Staff, has ordered Hannah Sofiat, a detained female soldier, to be released immediately.
At the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara, she accepted a marriage proposal from a male corps member and was imprisoned.
According to a military insider, the COAS made the choice in the spirit of the holiday season.
According to the source, the female soldier was forgiven and released from custody in time to enjoy Christmas. He requested that she be forgiven.
The Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed the development when approached by Newsmen (PUNCH).
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