A soldier stationed in Northern Nigeria expressed strong disapproval of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu's conduct towards a fellow soldier apprehended for driving against traffic rules.
The soldier, in a passionate two-minute video, highlighted several grievances regarding the Governor's actions, emphasizing why such treatment of a military personnel was unjustifiable, see the video here.
The soldier particularly criticized the Governor's derogatory remarks towards the lance corporal in the presence of civilians and the use of Department of State Services (DSS) officials to manhandle the soldier during the arrest. He pointed out the irony of the Governor penalizing his colleague for a traffic offense while seemingly committing a similar violation himself.
Highlighting the regional contrast, the soldier emphasized that such mistreatment would be unlikely in Northern Nigeria, where soldiers are highly valued and indispensable. In a portion of the video, he raised concerns about the Governor's actions causing disturbances, referring to the potential risks of pushing civilians and the possibility of accidents due to such behavior.
This soldier's strong stance against Governor Sanwo-Olu's handling of the situation underscores the broader concern over the treatment of military personnel and the Governor's behavior. The incident has sparked conversations regarding fairness, respect, and the proper treatment of soldiers, especially when enforcing traffic laws.
Watch the video here
The soldier particularly criticized the Governor's derogatory remarks towards the lance corporal in the presence of civilians and the use of Department of State Services (DSS) officials to manhandle the soldier during the arrest. He pointed out the irony of the Governor penalizing his colleague for a traffic offense while seemingly committing a similar violation himself.
Highlighting the regional contrast, the soldier emphasized that such mistreatment would be unlikely in Northern Nigeria, where soldiers are highly valued and indispensable. In a portion of the video, he raised concerns about the Governor's actions causing disturbances, referring to the potential risks of pushing civilians and the possibility of accidents due to such behavior.
This soldier's strong stance against Governor Sanwo-Olu's handling of the situation underscores the broader concern over the treatment of military personnel and the Governor's behavior. The incident has sparked conversations regarding fairness, respect, and the proper treatment of soldiers, especially when enforcing traffic laws.
Watch the video here
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