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KA Uzorh, one of many Unusual Seamen reportedly tortured and brutalized by Lieutenant Commander Ekah, the Regulating Officer (RO) of the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, as beforehand reported by The Bureau Newspaper, is presently hospitalised.
Sources knowledgeable The Bureau Newspaper that Uzorh sustained accidents throughout the assault, which have considerably impacted his bodily, emotional, and psychological well-being.
The Bureau Newspaper had earlier reported an alleged assault by Ekah on 18 junior personnel.
A navy supply who shared a video of one of many personnel who was brutalised by the Naval officer had mentioned they had been flogged for arriving late to parade mustering on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
“It’s concerning the motion by Lt Cdr Ekah to topic 18 personnel to flogging for arriving late to parade mustering on Saturday, January 18, 2025. All of them are presently present process a course, and whereas punctuality is a key aspect of naval self-discipline, I imagine this punitive measure is very inappropriate and extreme,” the supply had mentioned.
“Flogging as a disciplinary motion is outdated and inconsistent with the values and ideas of a contemporary naval power. It not solely undermines the dignity of the people concerned but in addition dangers demoralising the affected personnel and their friends.
“Such actions can have long-term unfavourable results on morale, teamwork, and the belief between management and subordinates.”
Based on one other supply, it’s important to think about whether or not mitigating circumstances contributed to the lateness.
“Late arrival, whereas not acceptable, doesn’t justify corporal punishment, particularly when various corrective measures—resembling counselling, warnings, or further duties—can be found and higher suited to sustaining self-discipline and professionalism,” the supply not too long ago advised The Bureau Newspaper.
“We strongly request that this incident be totally investigated, and that measures are put in place to make sure that self-discipline is enforced in a way that upholds the respect and dignity of naval personnel.
“Moreover, Lt Cdr Ekah’s resolution ought to be reviewed to find out its appropriateness and adherence to naval laws.
“Self-discipline is important to the operational effectivity of the Navy, however it have to be balanced with equity, respect, and adherence to the ideas of justice.”
Efforts by The Bureau Newspaper to achieve Lieutenant Commander Ekah had been unsuccessful, because the telephone quantity belonging to him was discovered to be switched off.
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