In a recent development, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Lagbaja, confirmed that a soldier has been arrested for insulting Governor Sanwo-Olu on social media.

The soldier was apprehended after a video went viral, showing him allegedly riding a motorcycle against traffic regulations in Lagos and being intercepted by security personnel from the governor’s convoy.

The video sparked outrage among some military personnel on social media platforms. However, in a separate video shared by one of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s media aides, it was clarified that the insults hurled at the governor in other videos were not from Army personnel.

Lt. General Lagbaja expressed deep concern and disapproval of the soldier’s behavior, emphasizing the military’s commitment to upholding discipline and respect for civil authorities. He emphasized that such conduct goes against the values and professionalism expected of the Nigerian Army.

The Chief of Army Staff assured that the soldier involved in the incident has been apprehended and will face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with military regulations. He reiterated the Army’s position on maintaining cordial and respectful relations with civilian authorities.

Lt. General Lagbaja stated, “I want to say that the soldier that was apprehended by the governor of Lagos state for plying one way does not represent the Nigerian Army. Because, in every respect, he contravened what we stand for, which is discipline as an Army, and it contravenes the constitution and the laws of Lagos. So, we frown at that as an Army. But for what you alleged that soldiers have gone to social media casting aspersions on the person and the office of the governor, it is only one soldier that has done that. The Army has investigated, that soldier has been apprehended and we are investigating. For every comical act that you have seen on social media, they are not personnel of the Nigerian Army.”