A serving member of the Nigerian Army, identified as Lance Corporal Chukwu Ebuka, has been accused of participating in a robbery operation in Abia State, where a victim was allegedly dispossessed of ₦4,999,000.
The soldier, who reportedly claimed affiliation with the 14 Brigade in Ohafia, was apprehended and later seen in a video undergoing interrogation by a superior officer. During the arrest, he was said to have been found with two axes and a pair of handcuffs believed to have been used in the crime.
In the footage, the suspect appeared uncertain while responding to questions about his identity and military service. When asked to confirm his name, he identified himself as Lance Corporal Chukwu Ebuka and admitted that his actions were wrong.
“It’s very, very wrong of me,” he said during the interrogation.
The officer, visibly displeased, condemned the act and questioned the justification for the alleged attack, highlighting the brutality involved and the misuse of weapons against a civilian.
According to the suspect, the victim was robbed of ₦4.9 million. He also admitted that the operation involved another soldier, identified only as Ifeanyi, whom he described as his senior and allegedly attached to the 13th Brigade.
When questioned about his share of the stolen money, Ebuka disclosed that he received ₦1.5 million.
The interrogating officer expressed concern over the impact of such misconduct on the reputation of the military, noting that actions like these undermine public trust and tarnish the image of the armed forces.
Ebuka further acknowledged that his conduct amounted to an illegal act and conceded that he was aware it constituted armed robbery.
As of the time of reporting, the Nigerian Army has not released an official statement regarding the incident. The case has, however, sparked fresh concerns about discipline and accountability within the ranks of the military.
