Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- One officer and 16 other soldiers in the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos have been arraigned before a general court martial over their suspected involvement in various offences.

The lead prosecution and acting Deputy Director of Legal Services at the division, Aminu Mairuwa, disclosed this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the court at Rukuba Barracks, Jos

Mr Mairuwa, a major, said the affected officers face charges related to murder, arms dealing and other serious offences.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division and Commander, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), AE Abubakar, inaugurated the court.

Mr Abubakar, a major-general, stressed the significance of the court in enforcing discipline, professi...