Nigerian Airforce high command has directed that an airman, who was deeply indicted over the fracas that erupted on 24th May 2017 at Ipetu Ijesha between students of the University of Osun and personnel of the Airforce, should face appropriate charges.
It would be recalled that following the clash, the media was awash with reports of some Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel being involved in a fracas on the campus of the University of Osun State (UNIOSUN), Ipetu Ijesha.
According to finding of a panel set up by the NAF to investigate the matter, the airman was found culpable of fraternizing with cultists from the school hence his involvement in the fracas.
A statement on the outcome of inquiry into the fracas at UNIOSUN, signed by Air Commodore Olatokumbo Adesanya, said, “Being a highly professional force, with utmost respects for human rights, the NAF immediately commenced formal investigations into the reported unfortunate incidence and also assured the general public that any NAF personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate laws.
“The NAF Board of Inquiry into the incidence has now submitted its report to the NAF Headquarters.
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“There were certain fundamental issues, which the report did not adequately address, and necessary directives have therefore been issued for the report to be further enriched.
“Notwithstanding, the report revealed that an airman of the NAF, who was allegedly relating with cultists and gangsters from UNIOSUN, was indeed involved in the fracas.
“Consequently, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has directed that appropriate charges be immediately preferred against the airman, in compliance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
“The CAS has further directed that necessary steps be taken towards mending the relationship between members of the UNIOSUN Community, on the one side, and the NAF personnel in Ipetu Ijesha, on the other side.
“One of such steps would be the organization of a novelty football between members of both communities.
“It is important to reiterate that the unfortunate incidence is not a reflection of what the NAF stands for and once again, inconveniences to all concerned parties are highly regretted.”
Olatokumbo Adesanya,
Air Commodore,
Director of Public Relations and Information
