DHQ Announces Abbas Haruna’s Dismissal Following Court Martial Ruling

DHQ Announces Abbas Haruna’s Dismissal Following Court Martial Ruling

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the dismissal of former Seaman Abbas Haruna from the Nigerian Navy. Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Acting Director of Defence Information, announced this during a press conference on Wednesday, stating that Haruna was dismissed after being found guilty by a military court martial, in accordance with the Armed Forces Act……CONTINUE READING 

Gusau also refuted claims made by Haruna’s wife, who alleged on the Brekete Family show on Human Rights Radio that her husband had been unlawfully detained without trial for six years. He clarified that Haruna, with service number N5759, last served under Exercise AYAM AKPATUMA, a joint military operation.

Detailing the charges against Haruna, Gusau explained that the former naval seaman had disrupted a parade during a conference held by his Commanding Officer (CO), who was addressing troops preparing for the operation. Haruna repeatedly interrupted the address, leading the CO to order him to report to the guard room. Haruna refused, resisted arrest, and even fired 16 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition in an attempt to prevent soldiers from detaining him.

During his trial, which took place from December 20, 2022, to February 7, 2023, Haruna pleaded guilty to all charges. These included disobedience to orders, resistance to arrest, and offenses related to public service property, all in violation of the Armed Forces Act.

Gusau revealed that the court martial sentenced Haruna to a reduction in rank from Seaman to Ordinary Seaman and dismissed him with ignominy on two counts, effective from February 7, 2023. He was held in open arrest at Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, pending confirmation of the sentences by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).

The court martial’s Record of Proceedings was forwarded to the DHQ in June 2023 and later transmitted to Naval Headquarters in August. The CNS confirmed the sentences on September 19, 2024. Throughout the trial, Haruna was represented by his lawyer, Chukwu Augustine.

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