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General News of Friday, 3 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Okowa expresses delight over arrest of military men threatening to molest Warri women

Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa

Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed delight over the apprehension of the military men who threatened to molest Warri women over the death of their colleague in the state.

Taking to Twitter, the Governor said he is happy disciplinary action is being taken towards the uniformed men.

Reacting to the news, Okowa said: "We will always take all threats against the people of Delta State seriously. This is why, I am pleased to report that the men in uniform that threatened to molest women in Warri — in a viral video — have been apprehended in Lagos, and are being investigated by the Nigerian Army."



Earlier on the Nigerian Army gave word that it had arrested soldiers who promised to molest women in Warri, Delta State.

They were arrested at 9 Brigade Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos State Friday, and further investigation is ongoing, the Nigerian Army revealed in a statement.