Army's Brutality: Justice for Lawal
Army's Brutality: Justice for Lawal On the eve of Eid al-Fitr, armed members of the Nigerian army descended on a defenceless citizen in Birnin Gwari of Kaduna State, violating the conventions of the nation that uphold person's dignity. Malam Lawal lay hopelessly on the sickbed as the Muslim community celebrated the holiday. Lieutenant Colonel Muhammed Salihu, an officer in the Nigerian Army, gave the order for the savage conduct that left the victim with severe injuries. The victim and a large number of bystanders believe that Mal Lawal and Lieutenant Colonel Salihu's social media spat preceded the victim's cruel treatment. The lieutenant combines political office with military duty. It is obvious that the two come from different political backgrounds. The army officer was incensed that Lawal had just expressed his political preferences. A gang of troops from the Nigerian Army picked up the gentleman in an extremely brutal way three months after their Facebook chat. H...