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Nigerian Army Arrests Wife Of Lance Corporal Martins For Granting Media Interview

  • Date of Occurrence
    June 25, 2020
  • State/Country
    lagos
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Ms. Victoria, the wife of Lance Corporal Martins has been arrested for granting a media interview over her husband's arrest.

In a viral video, Lance Corporal Martins complained about the inadequate measures employed by the army in combating Boko Haram. He blamed the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen Tukur Buratai, for the failings of millitary personnel in crushing Boko Haram.

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  • Date of Occurrence
    2020-06-25
  • State/Country
    lagos
  • Perpetrator
    The Nigerian Army
  • Source
    http://saharareporters.com/2020/06/26/breaking-army-arrests-wife-lance-corporal-martins-granting-media-interview
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  • South West
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Freedom of Expression
Gender of Victim(s)
  • Female
Mode of Attacks
  • Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention
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