Sokpo reported the matter to the police and the Security Adviser to the Governor of Benue State. He said that he did not know why they did this to him and he did not get their names because they removed their name tags before assaulting him. He has stitches on his face, head, and all kinds of injuries on his body.
The Public Relations Officer of the 401 Special Forces Brigade, Captain Okeize, said he would make findings to know exactly what transpired. He added that he had not received any report on the matter. The Commissioner of Police, Abass Wale, said he was not aware of the incident.
The incident has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many calling for an investigation into the matter. The Nigerian Army has been accused of human rights abuses in the past, and this incident adds to the list of allegations. The House of Representatives has also condemned the incident, calling for an immediate investigation and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has also condemned the incident, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. He called for an immediate investigation into the matter and for the soldiers responsible to be punished accordingly. The governor urged the federal government to take measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The Nigerian Army has a duty to protect the citizens of the country, and incidents like this undermine the trust that the people have in the military. It is important for the government to take immediate action to address this issue and prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Nigerians have a right to feel safe and secure, and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that this right is protected.