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Don’t cover up female soldier’s harassment, Nigerians tell Army
Many netizens are enraged over the allegations made by a Nigerian female soldier, identified as Ruth Ogunleye, against some superior officers.
The female soldier had said she was being victimised and maltreated because she refused to give in to her superiors’ sexual advances.
Sharing her experiences on TikTok under her handle @ogunleyeruthsavage1, she stated that some superior officers, whom she identified as Col. I. B. Abdulkareem, Col. G. S. Ogor, and Brig. Gen. I. B. Solebo had made life unbearable for her since she joined the Army.
The soldier also alleged that Abdulkareem made repeated attempts to assault her by administering injections against her will.
She also alleged that he orchestrated her removal from her residence, and confined her to a psychiatric hospital for several months.
Ogunleye also stated that the officer had hindered her career advancement by denying her promotional courses because she rejected his romantic advances.
In the video, she stated, “In 2022, I was posted to the Cantonment Medical Centre, Ojo, where I met Col I. B. Abdulkareem, who requested sex from me and I refused. Ever since then, this man has been my nightmare in the Army, threatening to dismiss me each time.
“He comes to my room to inject me in my apartment and sends some boys to my house…I have all the evidence. I have evidence against him and I have witnesses.
“He also stigmatised me, saying that I have a mental illness. Every time I try to expose him or each time any senior person or any senior officer tries to intervene, he will tell them that I have a mental illness.
“He (froze) my account for one year from February last year till date; no salary.
“Anytime he feels like he wants to embarrass me, he asks some soldiers to beat me. After beating me up, they will inject me. He will ask one Funke Ayeni, a female soldier, to set me up.
“She will set me up, inject me and they will go and throw me somewhere. At the end of the day, this Brig. Gen. I. B. Solebo and some of those senior colonels will come to that place, and they will be videoing me.”
The soldier also appealed to Nigerians for support, adding that she knew that her disclosure would lead to grave consequences and possible arrest.
Ogunleye added that her father had tried to intervene by begging the said Abdulkareem to bring her some peace but to no avail.
This has set social media agog with several users asking for the dismissal of the culprits if found guilty after investigations.
An X user, Farmers of Thought, tweeting from @Its_ereko, wrote, “She should be protected, please. Dem fit to come for her different ways. We know this country.”
Another user, Tunde Jimoh, tweeting from @iamtundegold, wrote, “Is it by force? If a woman refuses you, must you subject her to ridicule and animal life? After all, there are many other women out there who will happily open hands to receive you.”
Another X user, @Aginas, noted that it was brave for her to speak up.
The user said, “(It is) brave of her to speak out. Many are suffering the same fate. Her revelation might save many others like her.”
Another X user, Hauwa Adamu, tweeting from @hansatua, wrote, “Imagine u serving your father’s land and all your colleague could see is how to get into your behind. So sad! The Nigerian military should protect this woman.”
John Tyler Echefu, another X user, wrote, “The chief of Army staff and minister of women affairs should please investigate this allegation of sexual harassment by the female soldier against some senior officers and the young lady should be protected from this group of officers.
“It is crucial to ensure a fair and thorough investigation is conducted to bring justice to the victim. Every individual has the right to a safe and respectful working environment, and any form of harassment should not be tolerated. The alleged actions, if proven true, reflect a grave violation of trust and abuse of power. It is essential to take prompt action to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.”
A lady on X @BigNkay, wrote, “I love her courage. I hope they won’t turn it on her and get her sacked. To say the least, female security personnel across all the bodies go through a lot of sexual molestation.”
Adewale Damilare, tweeted, “Those superior officers should be made to face the music but na 9ja we dey where anyhowness is the order of the day. She must be protected at all costs.”
Don’t interfere – Army
Reacting to the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, the Nigerian Army urged the public to allow the investigative process to take its full course, while noting that it was committed to upholding the integrity and morals of its personnel.
The statement read, “We assure the general public that the Nigerian Army as an institution is committed to upholding the integrity and morals of its personnel, and as such appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
“We urge the public to allow the investigative process to take its course and refrain from making hasty judgments. The NA remains dedicated to serving our nation with honour and integrity.”
Earlier on, the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, slammed the female soldier, adding that she did not seek redress in accordance with the laid-down procedure.
He, however, noted that the Nigerian Army would investigate Ogunleye’s allegations.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
DSS Detains Novelist Okey Ndibe at Lagos Airport, Awaits Clearance from Abuja
Renowned Nigerian novelist, journalist, and academic, Okey Ndibe, was reportedly detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday morning.
Ndibe disclosed his situation in a message sent while in custody, stating: “I’ve been with the SSS now for more than an hour. They’re waiting for clearance from some oga before they let me go.”
According to sources close to the writer, his detention follows a pattern that dates back to previous administrations, including that of former President Goodluck Jonathan, during which he was frequently stopped and questioned over his critical commentaries on Nigerian governance and public affairs.
However, associates noted that Ndibe has largely stepped away from active commentary in Nigerian media over the past two years, focusing instead on writing books and his academic responsibilities at University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he teaches.
A close friend of the author and former Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba, said similar incidents had occurred several times in the past. He explained that airport DSS officials typically contacted their superiors in Abuja before eventually releasing Ndibe.
“It is a pity that this agency doesn’t update its database to enable officers on duty at the airport to know that the agency no longer regards Prof. Ndibe as a security threat to the administration,” Adinuba said.
He added that on previous occasions, the DSS had apologized to the respected author after determining that his detention was unwarranted.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the DSS regarding the circumstances surrounding Ndibe’s latest detention. The development has raised renewed concerns about the treatment of government critics and the continued use of security watchlists affecting returning Nigerians.
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