NAWOJ demands action against female military officer

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalist’s (NAWOJ), has demanded that severe measures be taken against female military officer, Lt Chika Viola Anale of the 13 Brigade Headquarters, for the dehumanisation of a female corps member – Ezeiruaku Ifeyinwa Fidelia. NAWOJ, while applauding the Nigerian Army for its quick response in addressing the unfortunate incident as […]

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalist’s (NAWOJ), has demanded that severe measures be taken against female military officer, Lt Chika Viola Anale of the 13 Brigade Headquarters, for the dehumanisation of a female corps member – Ezeiruaku Ifeyinwa Fidelia.

NAWOJ, while applauding the Nigerian Army for its quick response in addressing the unfortunate incident as well as condemning the action of its officer, however called on the military high command to ensure that stringent measures are taken against the officer to serve as deterrent to others.

NAWOJ’s president, Ladi Bala, in a statement said; “It is appalling that the deliberate act of barbaric infringement on the human right of the NYSC Corps member, Ezeiruaku Ifeyinwa Fidelia by a female Army officer did not only negate professional ethics of the Nigerian Army; the act is also disgraceful, unwarranted and an insult on the dignity of womanhood.”

“The investigation of the incident should be hastened and concluded soonest as Nigerians await to hear the outcome. The unfortunate incident must not be allowed to be swept under the carpet.”

NAWOJ also demands that the officer be made to renders a public apology including compensation to the corps member.