Some soldiers in the Operation Burst security outfit in Oyo State have been detained in connection with the assault of a lady at Beere area of Ibadan.
Their arrest was confirmed on Monday by the Commander of the Operation Burst team, Captain Usolo.
It was gathered that the lady in question was beaten by some soldiers in the security team over allegation of ‘indecent dressing.’
The viral video showing the assault of the lady reportedly went viral over the weekends.
Officials of the outfit were seen using horsewhip on the said lady in the presence of residents of the area.
Residents of Beere community alleged that the officials of the outfit had been terrorising them on flimsy excuses in recent time.
During the FRESH FM Situation Room, transmitted on FRESH 105.9 FM on Monday, the Commander of Operation Burst team, apologised to the families of those assaulted in the course of their operation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Mr Seun Fakorede, said, “My ears are full with news of the unlawful activities of some soldiers of the Nigerian Army, over the weekend.
“I reached out to the Commandant of the Operation Burst and I have been assured that the men involved in this distasteful operation have been arrested and taken to the barracks. They will be dealt with accordingly.”
